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Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 169 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	16
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)	22
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	23
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	24
Navigation system (if equipped)	28
Climate Controls	29
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	29
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	31
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system operating tips	33
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	35
Lights	36
HEADLAMP CONTROL	36
Autolamp control	36
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	36
Foglamp control	37
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	37
High beams	38
Flash to pass	38
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	38
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	39
Vertical aim adjustment	39
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	40
INTERIOR LAMPS	40
Dome lamps and map lamps	40
BULB REPLACEMENT	41
Headlamp Condensation	41
Replacing exterior bulbs	41
Using the right bulbs	41
Replacing headlamp bulbs	42
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	45
Replacing redundant park bulbs	45
Replacing primary park/turn signal bulbs	46
Replacing stop/tail/turn and side marker bulbs	47
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	47
Replacing backup lamp/redundant tail lamp bulbs	48
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	49
Replacing foglamp bulbs	50
Driver Controls	51
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	51
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	51
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	52
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	53
Storage compartment	53
CENTER CONSOLE	53
CLOCK	54
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	54
POWER WINDOWS	55
Bounce-Back	56
Security Override	56
Window lock	56
Accessory delay	56
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRRORS	57
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	57
Power side view mirrors	57
SPEED CONTROL	58
Setting speed control	58
Disengaging speed control	59
Resuming a set speed	59
Increasing speed while using speed control	59
Reducing speed while using speed control	60
Turning off speed control	60
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	61
Radio control features	61
Climate control features	62
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	62
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Programming	64
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	66
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	67
Erasing HomeLink buttons	67
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	67
MESSAGE CENTER	68
Selectable features	68
Reset	68
Info menu	68
Odometer/Trip odometer	68
Distance to empty (DTE)	69
Average fuel economy (AFE)	69
Average Speed	70
Compass display	70
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	70
Trip elapsed drive time	72
Setup menu	72
System check	72
Units (English/Metric)	73
Language	73
Easy entry/exit seat	73
System warnings	73
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	76
Locks and Security	77
KEYS	77
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)	78
POWER DOOR LOCKS	79
Smart locks	79
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	79
Autolock feature	80
Autounlock feature	81
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	81
Power door unlock/lock procedure	81
Keyless entry key pad procedure	82
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	82
Power door unlock/lock procedure	82
Keyless entry key pad procedure	83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	84
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	84
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	86
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	87
Opening front windows and moonroof (if equipped)	87
Locking the doors	87
Car finder	88
Sounding a panic alarm	88
Opening the trunk	88
Memory seat feature (if equipped)	88
Activating the memory feature	88
Deactivating the memory feature	89
Replacing the battery	89
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	90
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	90
Illuminated entry	90
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	91
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	91
Illuminated exit	92
Battery saver	92
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	92
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats and mirrors (if equipped)	93
Erasing personal code	93
Anti-scan feature	94
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	94
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	94
Anti-theft indicator	95
Automatic arming	95
Automatic disarming	95
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	96
Programming spare keys	96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	98
Arming the system	98
Disarming the system	99
Triggering the anti-theft system	99
Seating and Safety Restraints	100
SEATING	100
Adjustable head restraints	100
Adjusting the front power seat	101
Power recline	102
Using the power lumbar support	103
Memory seat and mirrors	103
Heated seats and climate controlled seats (if equipped) operation	103
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	104
REAR SEATS	105
Split-folding rear seatbacks	105
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	107
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	107
Personal Safety System	107
How does the Personal Safety System work?	108
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	108
Front crash severity sensor	108
Driver’s seat position sensor	108
Front passenger sensing system	108
Front safety belt usage sensors	109
Front safety belt pretensioners	109
Front safety belt energy management retractors	110
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	110
Safety belt precautions	110
Combination lap and shoulder belts	112
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	112
Vehicle sensitive mode	113
Automatic locking mode	113
How to use the automatic locking mode	113
When to use the automatic locking mode	114
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	114
Safety belt pretensioner	114
Safety belt height adjustment	115
Safety belt extension assembly	115
Safety belt maintenance	115
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	116
Conditions of operation	116
Belt-Minder	116
One time disable	119
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	119
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	121
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	121
Children and airbags	123
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	123
Front passenger sensing system	125
Determining if the system is operational	129
Seat-mounted side airbag system	130
How does the side airbag system work?	131
Determining if the system is operational	132
Side curtain airbag system	133
How does the side air curtain system work?	134
Determining if the system is operational	135
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	136
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	136
Important child restraint precautions	136
Children and safety belts	136
Child booster seats	137
When children should use booster seats	137
Types of booster seats	138
The importance of shoulder belts	139
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	140
Child and infant or child safety seats	140
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	141
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	144
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	145
Tires, Wheels and Loading	148
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	148
Treadwear	148
Traction AA A B C	148
Temperature A B C	149
TIRES	149
Glossary of tire terminology	149
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	150
TIRE CARE	152
Inspecting your tires	152
Tire wear	153
Damage	153
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	154
Tire Replacement Requirements	154
Safety practices	155
Highway hazards	156
Tire and wheel alignment	156
Tire rotation	156
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	157
Information on “P” type tires	158
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	161
Information on “T” type tires	162
Location of the tire label	162
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	163
VEHICLE LOADING	163
TRAILER TOWING	168
RECREATIONAL TOWING	168
Driving	170
STARTING	170
Positions of the ignition	170
Starting your vehicle	170
Important safety precautions	171
Starting the engine	172
Guarding against exhaust fumes	173
Important ventilating information	173
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	173
BRAKES	173
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	174
ABS warning lamp	174
Using ABS	174
Parking brake	175
TRACTION CONTROL	175
STEERING	176
Speed sensitive steering	177
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	177
Brake-shift interlock	177
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle	179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	180
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	181
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	181
Basic operating principles	181
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	182
If your vehicle gets stuck	182
Emergency maneuvers	183
AWD Systems (if equipped)	183
Sand	183
Mud and water	183
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	184
Driving on snow and ice	185
Maintenance and Modifications	186
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	186
Roadside Emergencies	187
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	187
Getting roadside assistance	187
Using roadside assistance	188
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	188
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	189
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	189
FUSES AND RELAYS	190
Fuses	190
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	190
Passenger compartment fuse panel	190
Power distribution box	193
CHANGING THE TIRES	196
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	196
How to change a flat tire	198
Removing the spare tire and jack	199
Tire change procedure	199
Stowing the wheel and jack	201
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	201
JUMP STARTING	202
Preparing your vehicle	202
Connecting the jumper cables	203
Jump starting	205
Removing the jumper cables	205
WRECKER TOWING	207
Customer Assistance	208
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	208
At home	208
Away from home	208
Additional Assistance	209
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	210
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	211
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	212
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	212
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	213
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	214
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	214
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	214
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	215
Cleaning	216
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	216
WAXING	217
PAINT CHIPS	217
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	217
ENGINE	218
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	218
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	219
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	219
INTERIOR	220
LEATHER SEATS	221
UNDERBODY	221
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	221
Maintenance and Specifications	223
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	223
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	223
Working with the engine off	223
Working with the engine on	223
OPENING THE HOOD	224
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	225
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	226
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	226
ENGINE OIL	227
Checking the engine oil	227
Adding engine oil	229
Engine oil and filter recommendations	230
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	230
BATTERY	231
ENGINE COOLANT	233
Checking engine coolant	233
Adding engine coolant	234
Recycled engine coolant	236
Coolant refill capacity	237
Severe climates	237
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	237
How fail-safe cooling works	238
When fail-safe mode is activated	238
FUEL FILTER	238
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	239
Important safety precautions	239
Refueling	240
Fuel Filler Cap	241
Choosing the right fuel	242
Octane recommendations	242
Fuel quality	242
Cleaner air	243
Running out of fuel	243
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	243
Measuring techniques	243
Filling the tank	243
Calculating fuel economy	244
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	245
Habits	245
Maintenance	245
Conditions	246
EPA window sticker	246
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	246
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	247
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	248
POWER STEERING FLUID	249
BRAKE FLUID	250
TRANSAXLE FLUID	250
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid	250
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	250
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	251
Low fluid level	251
High fluid level	251
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	251
AIR FILTER	252
Changing the air filter element	252
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	253
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	254
ENGINE DATA	257
Engine drivebelt routing	257
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	258
Safety Compliance Certification Label	258
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	258
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	259
Accessories	260
GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	260
Exterior style	260
Interior style	260
Lifestyle	260
Peace of mind	260