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Figure 6
1. Area on top of instrument panel. Equipment must not interfere with driver visibility. 2. The airbag door must be kept clear for deployment of airbag 3. Area in front of center console from bottom of ashtray to top of instrument panel (see Figure 2 for dimensions) 4. 11 inches (279 mm) width horizontally centered on ashtray door.

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Figure 7
1. Area on top of instrument panel 2. Area in front of center console from tunnel up to instrument panel 3. Prisoner screen 4. 10 inches (254 mm) 5. Area on tunnel between seats 6. Height: 8.5 inches (216 mm) 7. 12 inches (305 mm) 8. Area on tunnel beneath center console 9. Tunnel 10. Depth: 1.5 inches (38 mm)

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Figure 8
1. Area on top of instrument panel. Equipment must not interfere with driver visibility. 2. Area on tunnel between seats 3. 9 inches (229 mm) 4. 12 inches (305 mm)

IMPORTANT AIRBAG DOS AND DON’TS

WARNING: Do not attempt to tamper with, disconnect or deactivate the airbag system.

Tampering with an airbag system could cause the bag to inflate or become inoperative. The airbag system should not be disconnected or deactivated.

WARNING: Do not mount or place any objects in the deployment path of an airbag.

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Airbags must be allowed to fully deploy without restriction. The deployment of airbags is not compatible with any configuration of police equipment mounting that places objects in the airbag deployment path. Equipment mounted or placed in the deployment path area of an airbag will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag, damage the airbag and potentially damage or dislodge the equipment. Further such items could become projectiles in the event of an airbag deployment.

WARNING: Always use safety belts with the airbag supplemental restraint system.

when it inflates.

enough to activate the airbag.

which airbags are not designed to inflate.

There are four very important reasons to always use seat belts with the airbag system. Safety belts: • help restrain the occupant to increase the effectiveness of the airbag • reduce the risk of injury in rollover, side or rear impact accidents for • reduce the risk of injury in frontal collisions that are not severe • reduce the risk of passengers being thrown from the vehicle. SOME COMMON POLICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT AIRBAGS Will there be any way to special order police vehicles without the airbag systems? No. Based on the federal law (FMVSS #208), after August 31, 1993, the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) will not be able to sell passenger cars that do not contain passive restraint systems. Can the installation of push bumpers on the front end of the vehicle affect the deployment of an airbag? Different push bumper designs may each have different deformation characteristics in a crash situation that may or may not affect the deployment of airbags. Without the benefit of crash tests on vehicles equipped with push bumpers (there are a number of different styles available), it is Ford’s opinion that installation of some push bumpers could affect the timing of the airbag deployment. Use of a push bumper that mounts solely to the vehicles bumper should not have a significant effect upon airbag deployment.

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Is there a problem with transporting a front seat passenger who has their hands restrained behind their body? This is not a normal riding position for an occupant. The effectiveness of the passenger airbag will depend, in part, upon the occupant’s seated position. It is recommended that the seat should be adjusted as far rearward as possible for this situation, and that the occupant sit as upright as possible and be properly safety belted. It is recommended that such passengers be properly restrained in the rear seat if at all possible. Can conditions encountered in aggressive pursuit driving situations (e.g., high speed braking, uneven road surfaces) cause inadvertent inflation of an airbag that might result in loss of vehicle control? No. Aggressive pursuit driving conditions do not fit this criteria. Airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to major frontal crashes based on the detection of sudden deceleration by sensors in the vehicle.

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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE See your dealer for the latest accessories available for your vehicle.

Accessories

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Ford Extended Service Plan

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels of coverage. Ask you dealer for details. PremiumCare – Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only discuss what’s not covered! ExtraCare – Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items. BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: • Reliable, quality service anywhere you go. • Factory-trained technicians. • Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts. Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls. Transferable coverage If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value! Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including: • Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts. • Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance. • Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car. • Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and

emergency transportation.

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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle! Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that routinely wear out. The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal “wear”: • Brake pads and linings • Wiper blades • Spark plugs (except • Shock absorbers California) • Belts and hoses • Clutch disc Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment opportunity.

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A

ABS (see Brakes) .....................179
Accessory delay ..........................69
Air cleaner filter ...............261–262
Air conditioning ..........................44
Air suspension ...........................183
description ..............................183

Airbag supplemental restraint system ................................111, 121
and child safety seats ............113
description ......................111, 121
disposal ....................................123
driver airbag ....................114, 122
indicator light .................121, 123
operation .........................114, 122
passenger airbag .............114, 122
side airbag ...............................121
Airbags (police) ........................288
Alternator ..................................272
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......................179–180
Anti-theft system ........................86
Audio system (see Radio) ..27, 29, 32, 37

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .................................185
fluid, adding ............................258
fluid, checking ........................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specification ..................263
Police and fleet vehicles ........270
Auxiliary power point .................67

Index

Axle

lubricant specifications ..........263
Police and fleet vehicles ........271
refill capacities ........................263
traction lok ..............................184

Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................236
Police vehicles ........................271
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder威 .............................107
Booster seats .............................138
Brakes ........................................179
anti-lock ...........................179–180
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .................263
lubricant specifications ..........263
police .......................................280
shift interlock ..........................184
Bulbs ............................................53

Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety seats ......................128
attaching with tether straps ..136
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 132
LATCH .....................................133
recommendations ...................126
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Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................138
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................226
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................223
wheels ......................................223
wiper blades ............................225

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................40
AM/FM .......................................28
AM/FM/CD .................................31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................35

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................24
Console ........................................67
Controls

power seat .................................93
steering column ........................74

Coolant

checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................242, 263
specifications ..........................263
Cooler ........................................274
Cruise control (see Speed control) ........................................71
Cupholder(s) ...............................97
Customer Assistance ................189

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................300
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............219
Getting roadside assistance ...189

Getting the service you need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................220
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................219

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost

rear window ..............................46

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................233

Driving under special conditions ..................................187
through water .........................188

Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................208
Emergency Flashers .................190
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ........................................266
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................243
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......263
refill capacities ........................263
service points ..................231–232
starting after a collision .........191
Engine block heater .................177

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Engine oil ..................................233

change oil soon warning, message center .......................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 262
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..........................263
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................176

Fail safe cooling ........................243
Fire suppression system (police) ..............................285, 287
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....244
Fluid capacities .........................263
Fog lamps ....................................48
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy ..24, 251
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................254
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................244, 247, 251
filter, specifications ........244, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....191
improving fuel economy ........251
octane rating ...........249–250, 266
quality ......................................250
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................244

Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) .........................244, 249–250

Index

Fuses ..................................192–193

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................251
Gauges .........................................17

Hazard flashers .........................190
Head restraints ...........................91
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ..................................49, 51
autolamp system .......................47
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
turning on and off ....................47

Heating

heating and air conditioning system .................................43–44
Hood ..........................................230

Idle Meter ..................................270
Ignition ...............................173, 266
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................256
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................226
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cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and interior .......................................49

doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........263
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats ...............95

Jump-starting your vehicle ......208

Keyless entry system .................84
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................84
programming entry code .........84
Keys .......................................76, 89
positions of the ignition .........173

Lamps

autolamp system .......................47
bulb replacement specifications chart ..................54
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................52–54
Police red/white map light .....281
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
LATCH anchors .........................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........180

Limited slip axle (see Traction Loc) ....................184
Load limits .................................163
Locks

autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78

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Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button .........24–25
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...................................69–70

automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70

Mobile media system

Police and fleet vehicles ........281
Motorcraft威 parts ......228, 244, 262

Octane rating ....................249–250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................233

Parking brake ............................181
Parts (see Motorcraft威 parts) ...........262
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...................99
Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) .................................71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
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Power distribution connector (police and fleet vehicles) .......272
Power door locks ........................76
Power mirrors .............................70
Power point .................................67
Rear (police) ...........................273
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacity ................263
Power Windows ...........................68

Radio ..........................27, 29, 32, 37
Rear window defroster ...............46
Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................126
Relays ................................192, 200
Remote entry system .................80
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........81
opening the trunk .....................81
panic alarm ...............................81
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............82
Roadside assistance ..................189

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ....................97, 101–106
Safety Canopy ...........................121
Safety defects, reporting ..........221
Safety restraints ..........97, 101–106
Belt-Minder威 ...........................107
extension assembly ................105

Index

for adults .........................102–105
for children .............................124
lap belt ....................................103
Occupant Classification Sensor ........................................99
warning light and chime ........106

Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................133
Safety seats for children ..........128
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................267
Seat belt extenders (police) ....280
Seats ............................................91
child safety seats ....................128
front seats .................................92
heated ........................................96
Heavy duty (police) ...............280

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ....................................86, 89
Servicing your vehicle ..............229
Setting the clock

AM/FM single CD .....................31
AM/FM stereo ...........................28
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................40
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................35
Spark plugs, specifications ......262, 266

Specification chart, lubricants ...................................263
Speed control ..............................71
Speedometer

calibrated (police) ..................281
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......175
Starting your vehicle ........173–175
jump starting ..........................208

Steering wheel

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tilting .........................................66

Suspension

heavy duty (police) ................274

Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tires, Wheels and Loading ....157
Police and fleet vehicles ........275
Tires ...................................142–143
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................146
changing ..................................205
checking the pressure ............146
inflating ...................................144
label .........................................156
police vehicles ........................275
replacing ..................................148
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............162
spare tire .........................201, 203
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................143
treadwear ........................142, 147
Towing .......................................169
recreational towing .................172
trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................213
Traction control ........................182

Traction-lok rear axle ...............184
Transmission .............................185
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....184
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
lubricant specifications ..........263
Trunk ...........................................78
Pack and loading ....................282
remote release ....................75, 81
..................................52

Turn signal

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................267
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........176

Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................232
Water, Driving through .............188
Windows

power .........................................68

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....232
replacing wiper blades ...........232
Wrecker towing .........................213

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