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Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow this guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate controls chapter for more information. All vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 260

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
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	6
NOTICE TO OWNERS WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES	7
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
MESSAGE CENTER	19
Info	19
System check and vehicle feature customization	21
System warnings	25
Entertainment Systems	28
AUDIO SYSTEMS	28
Quick start — How to get going	28
Listening to the radio	28
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	29
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	29
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	32
Premium AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	40
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	48
USB port (if equipped)	50
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	50
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	53
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	56
Quick start	57
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	57
To play a CD in the DVD system:	58
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	59
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	59
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Navigation-based radio systems only):	60
To listen to audio over the headphones— Dual play mode (Non-navigation based radio systems):	61
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	61
Using wired headphones (not included):	62
To adjust display brightness:	62
DVD player controls	63
Remote control	66
Battery replacement	68
Headphones	69
Wireless headphones	69
Wired headphones	72
Operation	72
Single play/Dual play	72
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	75
Menu mode	76
Angle mode	76
Aspect ratio	76
Language	77
Subtitles	77
Audio CDs	78
Playing MP3 discs	78
MP3 disc quality factors	79
CD, MP3 and CD player care	80
Playing a DVD	80
Slow play	81
Frame by frame	81
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	82
Audio displays	82
Audio interaction	83
Parental control for the DVD system	83
General information	84
Safety information	84
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	86
Care and service of the DVD player	86
Environmental extremes	86
Temperature extremes	86
Humidity and moisture condensation	86
Foreign substances	87
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	87
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	87
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	87
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	88
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Climate Controls	89
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Operating tips	89
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	91
Operating tips	93
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	94
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS	95
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	95
Lights	96
HEADLAMP CONTROL	96
Autolamp control	96
Fog lamp control	97
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	97
High beams	97
Flash to pass	98
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	98
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	98
Headlamp aim adjustment	98
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	100
INTERIOR LAMPS	100
Dome/reading lamps	100
Cargo/reading lamps	101
BULB REPLACEMENT	101
Lamp assembly condensation	101
Using the right bulbs	101
Replacing interior bulbs	102
Replacing exterior bulbs	102
Replacing headlamp bulbs	103
Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs	104
Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs	105
Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs	105
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	105
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	106
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	106
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	107
Driver Controls	108
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	108
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	108
Rear window wiper/washer controls	109
TILT STEERING COLUMN	109
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	110
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	110
Storage compartment	110
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	111
CENTER CONSOLE	111
Rear center console features (if equipped)	112
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12VDC)	112
POWER WINDOWS	113
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only) (if equipped)	113
Bounce-back (driver’s window only)	114
Security override	114
Window lock	115
Accessory delay	115
INTERIOR MIRROR	115
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	115
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	116
Power side view mirrors	116
Fold-away mirrors	116
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	116
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	117
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	117
SPEED CONTROL	118
Setting speed control	119
Resuming a set speed	120
Increasing speed while using speed control	120
Reducing speed while using speed control	120
Turning off speed control	121
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	121
Audio control features	121
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	123
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	124
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	125
Programming	126
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	128
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	129
Erasing HomeLink buttons	130
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	130
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	131
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	131
Rolling code programming	132
Fixed code programming	134
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	135
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	136
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	136
Cargo management system	137
REAR LIFTGATE	138
LUGGAGE RACK	139
Locks and Security	141
KEYS	141
POWER DOOR LOCKS	141
Smart unlocking feature	141
Autolock	141
Deactivating/activating autolock	142
Power door unlock/lock procedure	142
Keyless entry keypad procedure	143
Message center procedure	143
Autounlock	143
Deactivating/activating autounlock	143
Power door unlock/lock procedure	144
Keyless entry keypad procedure	144
Message center procedure	144
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	145
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	146
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	146
Two step door unlocking	147
One step door unlocking	147
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	147
Locking the doors/liftgate	148
Opening the liftgate window	148
Car finder	148
Sounding a panic alarm	148
Memory seats and adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)	148
Activating the memory seat feature	149
Deactivating the memory seat feature	149
Replacing the battery	149
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	150
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	150
Illuminated entry	151
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	152
Programming a personal entry code	152
Erasing personal code	153
Anti-scan feature	153
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	153
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	154
Anti-theft indicator	154
Automatic arming	155
Automatic disarming	155
Replacement keys	155
Programming spare keys	155
Seating and Safety Restraints	157
SEATING	157
Adjustable head restraints	157
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	160
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	161
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	161
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	163
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	163
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)	164
Deactivating/activating the easy access/easy out feature	165
Heated seats (if equipped)	165
REAR SEATS	166
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats	167
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)	169
Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	170
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	175
Personal Safety System	175
How does the Personal Safety System work?	175
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	176
Front crash severity sensor	176
Driver’s seat position sensor	176
Front passenger sensing system	176
Front safety belt usage sensors	177
Front safety belt pretensioners	177
Front safety belt energy management retractors	177
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	178
Safety restraints precautions	178
Energy management feature	179
Combination lap and shoulder belts	180
Vehicle sensitive mode	181
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	181
Automatic locking mode	181
When to use the automatic locking mode	181
How to use the automatic locking mode	181
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	182
Safety belt pretensioner	183
Front safety belt height adjustment	183
Second row comfort guide	184
Safety belt extension assembly	184
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	185
Conditions of operation	185
Belt-Minder	185
One-time disable	188
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	188
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	190
Important SRS precautions	190
Children and airbags	192
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	192
Front passenger sensing system	194
Determining if the system is operational	198
Seat-mounted side airbag system	199
How does the side airbag system work?	200
Safety Canopy system	201
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	202
Determining if the system is operational	204
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	204
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	204
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	205
Important child restraint precautions	205
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	207
Transporting children	208
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	209
Infant and/or toddler seats	209
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	210
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	213
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	216
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	217
Child booster seats	219
When children should use booster seats	220
Types of booster seats	221
The importance of shoulder belts	222
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	223
Tires, Wheels and Loading	224
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	224
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	224
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	225
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	226
Treadwear	227
Traction AA A B C	227
Temperature A B C	227
TIRES	228
Glossary of tire terminology	228
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	229
TIRE CARE	231
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	231
Tire wear	231
Damage	231
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	232
Tire replacement requirements	232
Safety practices	234
Highway hazards	234
Tire and wheel alignment	235
Tire rotation	235
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	236
Information on “P” type tires	236
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	239
Information on “T” type tires	240
Location of the tire label	240
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	241
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	243
When your temporary spare tire is installed	243
When you believe your system is not operating properly	244
When inflating your tires	245
How temperature affects your tire pressure	245
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES	246
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	246
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	253
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	253
TRAILER TOWING	254
Preparing to tow	256
Hitches	256
Safety chains	256
Trailer brakes	257
Trailer lamps	257
Driving while you tow	258
Servicing after towing	258
Trailer towing tips	258
Launching or retrieving a boat	259
RECREATIONAL TOWING	260
Driving	261
STARTING	261
Positions of the ignition	261
Preparing to start your vehicle	261
Important safety precautions	262
Starting the engine	264
Guarding against exhaust fumes	264
Important ventilating information	264
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	265
BRAKES	266
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	266
Using ABS	267
ABS warning lamp	267
Parking brake	267
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	269
STEERING	274
PREPARING TO DRIVE	275
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK	276
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	277
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	277
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	279
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	282
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	282
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	284
Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)	284
Normal operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	284
Autolock operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	284
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	285
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	285
Basic operating principles	285
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	285
If your vehicle gets stuck	286
Emergency maneuvers	287
AWD Systems (if equipped)	287
Sand	287
Mud and water	288
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	289
Driving on snow and ice	290
Maintenance and Modifications	291
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	291
Roadside Emergencies	292
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	292
Getting roadside assistance	292
Using roadside assistance	293
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	293
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	294
FUSES AND RELAYS	295
Fuses	295
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	295
Passenger compartment fuse panel	296
Power distribution box	298
CHANGING THE TIRES	302
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	302
Stopping and securing the vehicle	304
Location of the spare tire and tools	305
Removing the jack and tools	305
Removing the spare tire	306
Changing the spare tire	307
Stowing the flat/spare tire	310
Re-stowing the jack and tools	311
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	311
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	312
JUMP STARTING	312
Preparing your vehicle	313
Connecting the jumper cables	313
Jump starting	316
Removing the jumper cables	316
WRECKER TOWING	318
Emergency towing	319
Customer Assistance	320
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	320
Away from home	320
Additional assistance	321
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	322
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	323
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	324
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	324
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	325
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	325
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	326
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	326
Cleaning	327
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	327
WAXING	328
PAINT CHIPS	328
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	328
ENGINE	329
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	330
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	330
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	331
INTERIOR	332
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	333
UNDERBODY	333
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	333
Maintenance and Specifications	335
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	335
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	335
Working with the engine off	335
Working with the engine on	335
OPENING THE HOOD	336
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	337
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	339
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	339
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	340
Changing the rear window wiper blade	340
ENGINE OIL	341
Checking the engine oil	341
Adding engine oil	343
Engine Oil Recommendations	344
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	344
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	345
BATTERY	346
ENGINE COOLANT	348
Checking engine coolant	348
Adding engine coolant	350
Recycled engine coolant	351
Coolant refill capacity	352
Severe climates	352
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	353
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	353
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	354
FUEL FILTER	354
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	354
Important safety precautions	354
Refueling	356
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	356
Choosing the right fuel	357
Octane recommendations	358
Fuel quality	358
Cleaner air	358
Running out of fuel	359
Refilling with a portable fuel container	359
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	360
Measuring techniques	360
Filling the tank	360
Calculating fuel economy	361
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	362
Habits	362
Maintenance	362
Conditions	362
EPA fuel economy estimates	363
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	363
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	364
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	365
POWER STEERING FLUID	366
BRAKE FLUID	367
TRANSMISSION FLUID	367
Checking automatic transmission fluid	367
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	368
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT, DRIVESHAFT AND SLIP YOKE	368
AIR FILTER	369
Changing the air filter element	369
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	370
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	371
ENGINE DATA	376
Engine drivebelt routing	376
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	377
Safety Compliance Certification Label	377
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	377
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	378
Accessories	379
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	379
Exterior style	379