Opening the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom
of the instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in
the center between the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.

See also:
Safety canopy curtain airbags
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner
at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag. Failure
to follow these instructions may incre ...
Safety belt-minder
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional
reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning
light when the driver’s or ...
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
• Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundr ...
