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Before drivingIntroduction 2Instrumentation 4Controls and features 16Seating and safety restraints 63Starting and drivingStarting 83Driving 88Roadside

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

4. Turn the ignition keyto position 3 (OFF).Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it maymove unexpectedly and injure someone. Use1 (First) gear and set

gearshift back into Neutral. Then, release theclutch pedal for a moment and repeat steps 2through 4.Removing key from ignition• Turn the ignition keyt

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight ofcargo, passengers and optional equipment. Thepayload equals the gross vehicle weight ratingminus base c

• Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight rangethat the trailer must fall within that ranges fromzero to the maximum trailer weight rating.Remember to

limitation could result in serious damage to thevehicle and/or personal injury.TRAILER TOWINGYour vehicle is capable of towing a trailer up to454 kg (

Trailer brakesElectric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-typebrakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted tothe manufacturer’s specification

Servicing after towingIf you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehiclewill require more frequent service intervals. Refer toyour Scheduled Mainte

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wetbrakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as drybrakes. Drying can be improved by moving yourveh

HAZARD FLASHERUse only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehiclebreakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazardflashers can be operated when the ignit

The fuel pump shut-offswitch is located onthe left side of thetrunk behind the trunkliner.FUSES AND RELAYSFusesIf electricalcomponents in thevehicle a

Check coolantIlluminates when thecoolant level in thecoolant reservoir is lowand more needs to beadded. This lamp will also illuminate when theignitio

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseRatingMiniFusesStan-dardFusesMaxiFusesCar-tridgeMaxiFusesFuseLinkCar-tridge2A Grey Grey — — —3A Violet

The fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescription1 20A Cigar Lighter2 20A Engine Controls3 — Not Used4 10A RH Low BeamHeadlam

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescription15 15A Power Lumbar16 — Not Used17 15A Speed Control Servo,Shift Lock Actuator18 15A Electronic Flasher19 1

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescription34 20A Instrument Cluster,CCRM, Data LinkConnector, SecurilockTransciever Module35 15A Shift Lock Actuator,

Always replace the cover to the PowerDistribution Box before reconnecting thebattery or refilling fluid reservoirs.The high-current fuses are coded as

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingDescription7 30A** Secondary Air Injection(3.8L only)8 50A** ABS Module9 20A** Auxiliary Power Point10 30A** Parklamps

Temporary spare tire informationYour vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. Thetemporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled assuch. It is smalle

1. Park on a levelsurface, activate hazardflashers and setparking brake.2. Place gearshift leverin P (Park) or R (manual transmission), turn engineOFF

Never use the reardifferential as ajacking point.To lessen therisk of personalinjury, do not put anypart of your bodyunder the vehiclewhile changing a

12. If using a mini-spare tire, turn off the tractioncontrol switch.Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped)If your vehicle isequipped with thisfeature, one

GAUGESBase instrument cluster gaugesOptional instrument cluster gaugesFuel gaugeDisplays approximatelyhow much fuel is in thefuel tank (when thekey is

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLEThe gases around the battery can explode ifexposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.An explosion could result in injury

Connecting the jumper cables1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.Note: In the illustrations

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-)cable to an exposed metal part of the stalledvehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor

Removing the jumper cablesRemove the jumper cables in the reverse orderthat they were connected.1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metalsurfac

4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+)terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery.After the disabled vehicle has been started and thejumper c

It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with awheel lift or flatbed equipment.However, on Mustang and Mustang GT models, aslingbelt with T-hooks

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the enginecompartment for easy location.• We provide a

Working with the engine off• Automatic transmission:1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift issecurely latched in P (Park).2. Turn off the e

OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle,pull the hood releasehandle located underthe bottom left cornerof the instrumentpanel.2. Go to the front of the

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT3.8L OHV V6 engine1. Engine oil filler cap2. Engine oil dipstick3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Power distri

Engine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates thetemperature of theengine coolant. Atnormal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normalarea

4.6L SOHC V8 engine1. Engine oil dipstick2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Power distribution box4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir5. Battery6. Engine cool

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain into the oil pan.3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift issecurely latche

• If the oil level isbelow the MIN mark,add enough oil toraise the level withinthe MIN—MAXrange.• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause enginedamage

Engine oil and filter recommendationsLook for thiscertification mark.Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G.Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gaso

• 3.8L OHV V6 engine• 4.6L SOHC V8engine1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to preventdirt or water from entering the reservoir.2. Visually insp

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3,you will cause permanent damage to yourbrakes.Do not let the reservoir for the mastercylinder run dry. This

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDChecking and adding washer fluidCheck the washer fluidwhenever you stop forfuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.If th

ENGINE COOLANT• 3.8L OHV V6 engine• 4.6L V8 engineCheck the level of the engine coolant in thereservoir. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor s

Adding engine coolantDo not put engine coolant in the containerfor the windshield washer fluid.Do not mix conventional green coolant, orangecoolant or

Change your engine coolant according to theappropriate schedule listed in the ScheduledMaintenance Guide.Before adding engine coolant, check the color

OdometerRegisters the totalkilometers (miles) ofthe vehicle.TachometerIndicates the engine speed in revolutions perminute.Driving with your tachometer

For vehicles with orange coolant, no recyclingprocess has been approved at this time and use ofsuch coolant may harm engine and cooling systemcomponen

If your vehicle isequipped with the3.8L V6 engine, checkthe power steeringfluid level with theengine at normaloperating temperature.1. Start the engin

If your vehicle isequipped with a 4.6LV8 engine, check thepower steering fluidlevel with the engine atambient temperature.Allow at least one-halfhour

been operated for an extended period at highspeeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling atrailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about

could result when the vehicle reaches normaloperating temperature.The transmission fluidshould be in this rangeif at normal operatingtemperature (66°C

An overfill condition of transmission fluid maycause shift and/or engagement concerns and/orpossible damage.Checking and adding manual transmission fl

BATTERYYour vehicle isequipped with aMotorcraftmaintenance-freebattery which normallydoes not requireadditional water duringits life of service.Howeve

Batteries normally produce explosive gaseswhich can cause personal injury. Therefore,do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substancesto come near the

4. The relearning process will automaticallycomplete as you drive the vehicle.• The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km(10 miles) or more to relearn t

Changing the wiper bladesTo replace the wiper blades:1. Pull the wiper armaway from thewindshield and lockinto the serviceposition.2. Turn the blade a

Trip odometerRegisters thekilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys.Press the reset buttonuntil a “T” appears inthe display (thisrepresents the tripmod

about tire grades exactly as the government haswritten it.TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating basedon the wear rate of the tire when

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than the minimum required byla

• 15 or 16 inch fourtire rotation• 17 inch four tirerotationReplacing the tiresReplace the tires whenthe wear band isvisible through the tiretreads.Fa

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’soriginal tires may also affect the accuracy of yourspeedometer.SNOW TIRES AND CHAINSDriving too fa

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will helpprevent vehicle damage. Do not remove thesecomponents from your vehicle when using snowtires and chai

• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal ifswallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxicand if swallowed can cause death or permanentinjury. If f

2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8of a turn until it stops.3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.4. To install the ca

Emissions Control Information label) are designed tooperate on California cleaner-burning, low-sulfurgasolines. If you have a California-certified veh

“Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended(particularly in the United States) because it maycause these problems to become more pronounced.If the

If you replace the fuel filter, replace it with anauthorized Motorcraft part. The customerwarranty may be void for any damage to thefuel system if an

HEADLAMP CONTROL• Pull the headlampcontrol toward youto the first positionto turn on theparking lamps, taillamps, license platelamps and markerlamps.•

Filling the tankFor consistent results:• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium— high) each time the tank is filled.• Allow three automatic c

Driving style — good driving and fuel economyhabitsGive consideration to the lists that follow and youmay be able to change a number of variables andi

• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-godriving.Maintenance• Keep tires properly inflated and use onlyrecommended size.• Operating a vehicle with th

EPA window stickerEvery new vehicle should have the EPA windowsticker. Contact your dealer if the window sticker isnot supplied with your vehicle. The

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle indry grass or other dry ground cover. Theemission system heats up the engine compartmentand exhaust system,

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery hasjust been serviced, the OBD-II system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready t

Replacing headlamp bulbsHandle a halogen headlamp bulb carefullyand keep out of children’s reach. Grasp thebulb only by its plastic base and do not to

To install the new bulb:1. With the flat side ofthe new bulb’s plasticbase facing upward,insert the glass end ofthe bulb into the lampassembly. You ma

5.Rotate the bulbsocket counterclockwiseabout1⁄4turn andremove from lampassembly.6. Carefully pull thebulb straight out fromthe socket and push inthe

1. Rotate the foglampbulb counterclockwiseand remove fromfoglamp (the rear sideof the foglamp isshown).2. Disconnect theelectrical connectorfrom the f

PANEL DIMMER CONTROLTo adjust thebrightness of theinstrument panel:• Rotate clockwise/counterclockwisewhen the headlampcontrol is in theparking lamp o

Map lampsFor bulb replacement, see a qualified servicetechnician or your dealer.Using the right bulbsFunction Trade NumberTail lamp, brakelamp, turn l

Vertical aim adjustment1. Park the vehicle ona level surfaceapproximately7.6 meters (25 feet)from a vertical wall orscreen directly in frontof it.2. M

Washing your vehicleWash your vehicleregularly with cold orlukewarm water. Neveruse strong detergentsor soap. If your vehicleis particularly dirty, us

windshield as described in Cleaning the wiperblades and windshield.Repairing paint chipsMinor scratches or paint damage from road debrismay be repaire

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent waterdamage when cleaning the engine.• Never wash or rinse the engine while it isrunning; water in the runnin

If the wiper still does not wipe properly, this couldbe caused by substances on the windshield such astree sap and some hot wax treatments used bycomm

Do not use household cleaning products,alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intendedfor rubber, vinyl or plastics.Cleaning and maintaining the safe

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 3.8L OHV V6engine4.6L SOHC V8engineAir filter FA-1611 FA-1634Fuel filter FG-800A FG-800ABattery BXT-59 BXT-59Oil filt

REFILL CAPACITIESFluid Ford PartNameAppli-cationCapacityBrake fluid High Per-formanceDOT 3MotorVehicleBrake FluidAll Fill to lineonreservoirEngine oil

Fluid Ford PartNameAppli-cationCapacityFuel tank N/A All 58.7L (15.5gallons)Trans-missionfluidMotorcraftMER-CONtVATFAutomaticwith 3.8LOHV V6engine13.1

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMManual heating and air conditioning systemFan speed controlControls the volume ofair circulated in thevehicle.Temperature contro

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItem Ford partnameFord partnumberFord speci-ficationBrake fluid High Per-formanceDOT 3MotorVehicleBrake FluidC6AZ-19542-ABESA-

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFord speci-ficationLockcylindersPenetratingLubricantE8AZ-19501-BnonePowersteeringfluid andconvertibletop fluid(ifequi

ENGINE DATAEngine 3.8L OHV V6engine4.6L SOHC V8engineCubic inches 232 281Horsepower 190 @5250 rpm260 @5250 rpmTorque 220 lb.-ft. @2750 rpm302 lb.-ft.

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLESafety compliance labelThe National HighwayTraffic SafetyAdministrationRegulations requirethat a SafetyComplianceCertification

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that yourvehicle has a defectthat could cause acrash, or could causeinjury or death, youshould imme

Air bag supplementalrestraint system ... 71and childsafety seats ... 73description ... 72disposal ... 76ind

Fuelchoosingthe right fuel ... 156comparisons with EPAfuel economyestimates ... 163detergent in fuel ... 158filling your vehiclewith

Mirrorsside view mirrors(power) ... 51Motorcraft parts ... 158Octane rating ... 157Odometer ... 14Panic alar

fluid, checking andadding (manual) ... 145manual operation ... 98Trip odometer ... 15Trunk ... 57Vehicle dimensions . 1

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climatecontrol system should be left in any position otherthan MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked.This

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Item InformationRecommended fuel Unleaded fuel only -87 octaneFuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons)Engine oil capacity(includes filter change)4.7L (

1If your engine coolant is green in color, use FordPremium Cooling System Fluid. If your enginecoolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended LifeEngin

ICONSIndicates a safety alert.Read the followingsection on Warnings.Indicates vehicleinformation related torecycling and otherenvironmentalconcerns wi

is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditionerwill automatically dehumidify the air to reducefogging.•-Distributes outside air through thewindshi

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEMAM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium SoundPower controlPress the control toturn the audio systemon or off.Volume controlPress the cont

station by using the Automatic Music Search (AMS)button.• Press the AMS control until the display showsTUNE.• Press and releaseeitheror onthe SEEK con

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

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio system’s bass output.• Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displa

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe front and rear speakers.• Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayre

Tape ejectPress the control tostop and eject a tape.DolbyTnoise reductionDolbyt noise reductionmanufactured underlicense from DolbyLaboratories Licens

AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/MACH 460 SoundSystemT with Premium AM/FM Stereo CassettePower controlPress the control toturn the audio systemon or off.Volume c

Tune adjustTune adjust works inradio mode and allowsyou to manually tune ina particular radiostation.• Press the SCAN/TUNE button twice.• The display

• Press to listen to the next selection on thetape.Scan functionThe scan function works in radio, tape and CD mode(if equipped).Scan function in radio

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDEThe information found in this guide was in effect atthe time of printing. Ford may change the contentswithout notice and w

• Press to scan forward selections.Press the SCAN/TUNE button again to stop the scanmode on the current selection.Radio station memory presetThe radio

• Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads TREB.• Press (+) or (−) onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease treble output.Speaker bala

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 the

Setting the clockPress the CLOCKcontrol whilesimultaneouslydepressing the SEEKcontrol.• Pressto set thehours.• Press to set theminutes.Premium AM/FM S

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM selectcontrol works in radiomode and allows youto select AM or FMfrequency bands.Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 orF

Scan functionThe scan functionworks in radio mode.Scan function with compact disc radio• Press the SCAN/TUNE control once.• Pushon theSEEK control toh

set preset stations. This feature is helpful on tripswhen you travel between cities with different radiostations.Starting automatic memory store1. Sel

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe front and rear speakers.• Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayre

Compression featureCompression adjust brings soft and loud CDpassages together for a more consistent listeninglevel.Press the COMP control to activate

Play functionThe system enters thePLAY mode when a CDis loaded, label side up,into the disc opening.The PLAY indicator will illuminate. The CDautomati

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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 be

Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)The laser beam used in the compact discplayer is harmful to the eyes. Do notattempt to disassemble the case

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaningcartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in orderto mainta

• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildingsbetween your vehicle’s antenna and the radiostation signal can cause FM reception problems.Static can be

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

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. ACCESSORY, allowsthe electricalaccessories such as theradio to operate whilethe engine is notrunning.2. LOCK, locks theste

SPEED CONTROLTo turn speed control on• Press ON.Vehicle speed cannotbe controlled until thevehicle is traveling ator above 48 km/h(30 mph).Do not use

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 r

To set a lower set speed• Press and hold CST/COAST. Release thecontrol when thedesired speed isreached or• Press and releaseCST/COAST. Eachpress will

Pressing OFF will erasethe previouslyprogrammed set speed.To return to a previously set speed• Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For RES/RSM/RESUME tooperate, the

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)Press and hold the rocker switches to open andclose windows.• Press the top portionof the rocker switchto close.• Press the

POWER DOOR LOCKSPress U to unlock alldoors and L to lock alldoors.POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)To adjust your mirrors:1. Selectto adjust the l

CENTER CONSOLEYour vehicle may be equipped with a variety ofconsole features. These include:• dual cupholders• auxiliary power point• coin holder slot

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

6. Push the convertibletop switch on theconsole in front of thearmrest and hold untilthe top is completelystored.7. Disengage theparking brake.Install

4. Tuck sideattachments undermolding. Repeat onother side of vehicle.5. Push and pull frontof boot to ensuretongue is engaged intogroove.6. RemovalRai

5. Open both top clamps before the top meets thewindshield header6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the topuntil it has reached the fully close

Locking the doorsPress this control tolock all doors.To confirm all doorsare closed and locked,press the control asecond time withinthree seconds. The

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.Illumina

After doors lock/unlock, press any control on alltransmitters (up to four). With each control press ofthe transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/un

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument clusterOptional instrument clusterTurn signalIlluminates when theleft or right turn signalor the hazard light

SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMThe SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system providesan advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Yourvehicle’s en

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

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

SEATINGAdjustable head restraints (if equipped)Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with headrestraints which are vertically adjustable. Thepurpose of

Lift handle to moveseat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjustseatback.Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s seat

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 se

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)The lumbar control islocated on the inboardside of the driver’sseatback.Move the control up toincrease fi

To prevent the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properlyrestrained.Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while th

Combination lap and shoulder belts1.Insert the belt tongueinto the proper buckle(the buckle closest tothe direction the tongueis coming from) untilyou

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

High beamsIlluminates when thehigh beam headlampsare turned on.Safety beltMomentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition to remin

Safety belt extension assemblyIf the safety belt assembly is too short, even whenfully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added tothe safety belt assem

Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the safety belts to mak

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS)precautionsThe supplementalrestraint system isdesigned to work withthe safety belt to helpprotect the dri

Do not put anything on or over the air bagmodule. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to bepropelled by the a

How does the air bag supplemental restraintsystem work?The air bag SRS isdesigned to activatewhen the vehiclesustains sufficientlongitudinaldecelerati

there is the risk of death or serious injuries such asfractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,particularly to occupants who are not pr

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one ormore of the following:• The readiness lightwill either flash orstay lit.• The readiness lightwill n

Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision.Alway

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

When installing a child safety seat:• Review and followthe informationpresented in the AirBag SupplementalRestraint Systemsection in thischapter.• Use

Service engine soonYour vehicle isequipped with acomputer that monitorsthe engine’s emissioncontrol system. Thissystem is commonly known as the On Boa

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

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

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)

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by the ignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment stand

Important safety precautionsA computer system controls the engine’s idlerevolutions per minute (RPM). When the enginestarts, the idle RPM runs faster

3. Turn the key to 4(ON) without turningthe key to 5 (START).Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly.If a light fails to illuminate, hav

STARTING THE ENGINE1. Turn the key to 5(START) withoutpressing theaccelerator pedal andrelease as soon as theengine starts. The keywill return to 4 (O

Guarding against exhaust fumesAlthough odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide ispresent in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effe

BRAKESYour service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide for scheduledmaintenance.Occasional brake noise is normal and of

The ABS operates bydetecting the onset ofwheel lockup duringbrake applicationsand compensating forthis tendency. Thewheels are preventedfrom locking e

consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service isrequired.If the Service Engine Soon light re

stopping distance. Always leave enough roombetween your vehicle and the vehicle in front ofyou to stop.• We recommend that you familiarize yourself wi

The parking brake is not recommended to stop amoving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail,the parking brake can be used to stop your vehiclein

the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems.This process is very sensitive to driving conditionsand very fast acting. The rear wheels “searc

If the power steering system breaks down (or if theengine is turned off), you can steer the vehiclemanually, but it takes more effort.If the steering

Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.Do not rock the vehicle for more than a fewminutes. The transmission and tires may bedamaged or the engi

P (Park)Always come to acomplete stop beforeshifting into P (Park).Make sure the gearshiftis securely latched in P(Park). This positionlocks the trans

N (Neutral)With the gearshift in N(Neutral), the vehiclecan be started and isfree to roll. Hold thebrake pedal down whilein this gear.(Overdrive)The n

gears one through three. (Drive) provides moreengine braking than(Overdrive) and is usefulwhen:• driving with a heavy load• towing a trailer up or dow

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED)Using the clutchVehicles equipped with a manual transmission have astarter interlock that prevents cranking

Recommended shift speedsDo not downshift into 1 (first) when yourvehicle is moving faster then 24 km/h (15 mph).This will damage the clutch.Upshift an