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Driving 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Provides locked four-wheel drive power when extra power at reduced speeds is required. This mode is not recommended for use on dry pavement. Use this mode for off-road, low-speed operation or when extra power is required, such as climbing steep grades, going through deep sand, or pulling a boat out of the water. Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) • Select 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) or 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) at any forward speed. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2. Place the transmission in N (Neutral). 3. Press the desired 4WD position. • If shifting into 4x4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • If shifting out of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete. If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the shift will not occur and the message center will display the appropriate information. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer case refer to Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size than the road tires should never be used. Such a tire could make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in damage to driveline components. WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only) The AWD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway driving as well as off-road conditions such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. 300

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Notice to owners with 20 inch wheels and tires	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
Entertainment Systems	21
AUDIO SYSTEMS	21
Quick start — How to get going	21
Listening to the radio	21
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	22
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	22
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	25
Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	32
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	40
USB port (if equipped)	42
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	42
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	45
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Quick start	49
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	49
To play a CD in the DVD system:	50
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	50
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	51
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Navigation-based radio systems only):	52
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Non-navigation based radio systems):	52
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	53
Using wired headphones (not included):	53
To adjust display brightness:	54
DVD player controls	54
Remote control	57
Battery replacement	59
Headphones	60
Wireless headphones	60
Wired headphones	63
Operation	63
Single play/Dual play	63
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	66
Menu mode	67
Angle mode	67
Aspect ratio	67
Language	68
Subtitles	68
Audio CDs	69
Playing MP3 discs	69
MP3 disc quality factors	70
CD, MP3 and CD player care	71
Playing a DVD	72
Slow play	72
Frame by frame	73
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	73
Audio displays	74
Audio interaction	74
Parental control for the DVD system	74
General information	75
Safety information	76
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	77
Care and service of the DVD player	78
Environmental extremes	78
Temperature extremes	78
Humidity and moisture condensation	78
Foreign substances	78
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	78
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	79
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	79
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	79
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Climate Controls	80
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Operating tips	80
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	82
Operating tips	84
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	85
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS	86
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	86
Lights	87
HEADLAMP CONTROL	87
Autolamp control (if equipped)	87
Fog lamp control	88
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	88
High beams	88
Flash to pass	89
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	89
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	89
Headlamp aim adjustment	89
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	91
INTERIOR LAMPS	91
Dome/reading lamps	91
Cargo/reading lamps	92
BULB REPLACEMENT	92
Lamp assembly condensation	92
Using the right bulbs	92
Replacing interior bulbs	93
Replacing exterior bulbs	93
Replacing headlamp bulbs	94
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	95
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	95
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	96
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	96
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	97
Driver Controls	98
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	98
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	98
Rear window wiper/washer controls	98
TILT STEERING COLUMN	99
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	99
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	100
Storage compartment	100
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	101
CENTER CONSOLE	101
Rear center console features (if equipped)	102
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12VDC)	102
POWER WINDOWS	103
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only) (if equipped)	104
Bounce-back (driver’s window only)	105
Security override	105
Window lock	105
Accessory delay	105
INTERIOR MIRROR	105
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	106
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	106
Power side view mirrors	106
Fold-away mirrors	107
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	107
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	108
RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	108
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	110
Setting speed control	110
Resuming a set speed	111
Increasing speed while using speed control	111
Reducing speed while using speed control	111
Turning off speed control	112
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	112
Audio control features	112
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	114
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	115
Programming	116
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	118
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	119
Erasing HomeLink buttons	120
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	120
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	121
Selectable features	121
Info menu	121
Odometer/Trip odometer	121
Distance to empty (DTE)	121
Average fuel economy (AFE)	122
Setup menu	122
AWD lock (4.6L engine vehicles only)	123
System check	123
Units (English/Metric)	124
Language	124
Autolamp	125
Autolock	125
Autounlock	125
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	126
Trailer sway control	126
Oil Life Reset and Start Value	126
Compass display (if equipped)	127
Compass zone adjustment using mirror mounted compass reset button (if equipped)	128
Compass calibration adjustment using mirror mounted compass reset button (if equipped)	128
Compass zone adjustment using the SELECT/RESET stem located on the cluster (if equipped)	129
Compass calibration adjustment using the SELECT/RESET stem located on the cluster (if equipped)	129
System warnings	130
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	134
Selectable features	134
Reset	134
Info menu	135
Trip odometer	135
Distance to empty (DTE)	135
Average fuel economy (AFE)	136
Instantaneous fuel economy	136
Fuel Used	137
Trip elapsed drive time	137
Blank display	137
Setup menu	137
AWD lock (4.6L engine vehicles only)	138
System check	138
Units (English/Metric)	139
Language	139
Autolamp	139
Autolock	140
Autounlock	140
Power Running Boards (if equipped)	141
Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)	141
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	141
Trailer sway control	142
Compass display (if equipped)	142
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	143
Compass calibration adjustment	144
Oil life Setup and Start Value	144
System warnings	145
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	149
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	149
Cargo management system	150
REAR LIFTGATE	150
LUGGAGE RACK	152
Locks and Security	154
KEYS	154
POWER DOOR LOCKS	154
Smart unlocking feature	154
Autolock	154
Deactivating/activating autolock	155
Power door unlock/lock procedure	155
Keyless entry keypad procedure	156
Message center procedure	156
Autounlock	156
Deactivating/activating autounlock	156
Power door unlock/lock procedure	157
Keyless entry keypad procedure	157
Message center procedure	157
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	158
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	159
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	159
Two step door unlocking	160
One step door unlocking	160
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	160
Locking the doors/liftgate	161
Opening the liftgate window	161
Car finder	161
Sounding a panic alarm	161
Memory seats and adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	161
Activating the memory seat feature	161
Deactivating the memory seat feature	162
Replacing the battery	162
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	163
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	163
Illuminated entry	164
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	165
Programming a personal entry code	165
Erasing personal code	166
Anti-scan feature	166
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	166
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	166
Anti-theft indicator	167
Automatic arming	167
Automatic disarming	168
Replacement keys	168
Programming spare keys	168
Seating and Safety Restraints	170
SEATING	170
Adjustable head restraints	170
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	173
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	174
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	174
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	176
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	176
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	177
Deactivating/activating the easy access/easy out feature	178
Heated seats (if equipped)	178
REAR SEATS	179
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats	180
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)	183
Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	184
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	189
Personal Safety System	189
How does the Personal Safety System work?	189
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	190
Front crash severity sensor	190
Driver’s seat position sensor	190
Front passenger sensing system	190
Front safety belt usage sensors	191
Front safety belt pretensioners	191
Front safety belt energy management retractors	191
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	192
Safety restraints precautions	192
Energy management feature	193
Combination lap and shoulder belts	194
Vehicle sensitive mode	195
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	195
Automatic locking mode	195
When to use the automatic locking mode	195
How to use the automatic locking mode	195
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	196
Safety belt pretensioner	197
Front safety belt height adjustment	197
Second row comfort guide	198
Safety belt extension assembly	199
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	199
Conditions of operation	199
Belt-Minder	199
One-time disable	202
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	203
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	204
Important SRS precautions	204
Children and airbags	206
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	206
Front passenger sensing system	208
Determining if the system is operational	213
Seat-mounted side airbag system	213
How does the side airbag system work?	214
Safety Canopy system	216
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	217
Determining if the system is operational	219
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	219
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	219
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	220
Important child restraint precautions	220
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	222
Transporting children	223
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	224
Infant and/or toddler seats	224
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	225
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	228
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	231
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	232
Child booster seats	234
When children should use booster seats	235
Types of booster seats	236
The importance of shoulder belts	237
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	238
Tires, Wheels and Loading	239
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	239
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	239
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	240
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	241
Treadwear	242
Traction AA A B C	242
Temperature A B C	242
TIRES	243
Glossary of tire terminology	243
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	244
TIRE CARE	246
Inspecting your tires	246
Tire wear	246
Damage	246
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	247
Tire replacement requirements	247
Safety practices	249
Highway hazards	249
Tire and wheel alignment	250
Tire rotation	250
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	251
Information on “P” type tires	251
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	254
Information on “T” type tires	255
Location of the tire label	255
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	256
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	258
When your temporary spare tire is installed	258
When you believe your system is not operating properly	259
When inflating your tires	260
How temperature affects your tire pressure	260
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES	261
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	261
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	267
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	267
TRAILER TOWING	268
Preparing to tow	270
Hitches	270
Safety chains	270
Trailer brakes	271
Trailer lamps	271
Driving while you tow	272
Servicing after towing	272
Trailer towing tips	272
Launching or retrieving a boat	273
RECREATIONAL TOWING	274
Driving	275
STARTING	275
Positions of the ignition	275
Preparing to start your vehicle	275
Important safety precautions	276
Starting the engine	278
Guarding against exhaust fumes	278
Important ventilating information	278
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	279
BRAKES	280
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	280
Using ABS	281
ABS warning lamp	281
Parking brake	281
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	283
STEERING	288
PREPARING TO DRIVE	289
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	290
Brake-shift interlock	290
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	291
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	293
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	296
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	296
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	299
System indicator lights	299
Using the Control Trac 4WD system	299
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	300
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	300
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	300
Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)	300
Normal operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	301
Autolock operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	301
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	301
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	301
Basic operating principles	302
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	302
If your vehicle gets stuck	303
Emergency maneuvers	303
AWD Systems (if equipped)	305
Sand	305
Mud and water	305
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	306
Driving on snow and ice	307
Maintenance and Modifications	308
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	308
Roadside Emergencies	309
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	309
Getting roadside assistance	309
Using roadside assistance	310
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	310
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	311
FUSES AND RELAYS	312
Fuses	312
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	312
Passenger compartment fuse panel	313
Power distribution box	316
CHANGING THE TIRES	320
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	320
Stopping and securing the vehicle	322
Location of the spare tire and tools	323
Removing the jack and tools	323
Removing the spare tire	324
Changing the spare tire	325
Stowing the flat/spare tire	328
Re-stowing the jack and tools	328
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	329
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	330
JUMP STARTING	330
Preparing your vehicle	330
Connecting the jumper cables	331
Jump starting	333
Removing the jumper cables	333
WRECKER TOWING	335
Emergency towing	336
Customer Assistance	337
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	337
Away from home	337
Additional assistance	338
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	339
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	340
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	341
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	341
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	342
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	343
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	343
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	343
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	344
Cleaning	345
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	345
WAXING	346
PAINT CHIPS	346
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	346
ENGINE	347
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	348
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	348
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	349
INTERIOR	350
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	351
UNDERBODY	351
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	351
Maintenance and Specifications	353
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	353
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	353
Working with the engine off	353
Working with the engine on	353
OPENING THE HOOD	354
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	355
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	357
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	357
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	358
Changing the rear window wiper blade	358
ENGINE OIL	359
Checking the engine oil	359
Adding engine oil	361
Engine Oil Recommendations	362
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	362
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	363
BATTERY	364
ENGINE COOLANT	366
Checking engine coolant	366
Adding engine coolant	368
Recycled engine coolant	370
Coolant refill capacity	370
Severe climates	370
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	371

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4X4 LOW (4WD Low)

- Provides locked four-wheel drive power when

extra power at reduced speeds is required. This mode is not

recommended for use on dry pavement. Use this mode for off-road,

low-speed operation or when extra power is required, such as climbing

steep grades, going through deep sand, or pulling a boat out of the

water.

Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)

•

Select 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) or 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) at any

forward speed.

Note:

Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping.

Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

2. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).

3. Press the desired 4WD position.

•

If shifting into 4x4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in

the instrument cluster to turn

indicating the shift is complete.

•

If shifting out of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in

the instrument cluster to turn

off

indicating the shift is complete.

If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the shift will not occur

and the message center will display the appropriate information.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer

case refer to

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter.

WARNING:

If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of

a different size than the road tires should never be used. Such a

tire could make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in

damage to driveline components.

WARNING:

Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are

not

designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any

more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily

under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in

these vehicles.

Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)

The AWD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is

capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway

driving as well as off-road conditions such as deep snow, ice or shallow

sand.

Driving

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