Congratulations
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:
• In the United States: www.ford.com
• In Canada: www.ford.ca
• In Australia: www.ford.com.au
• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.
WARNING:
Fuel pump shut-off: In the event of an accident this feature will automatically
cut off the fuel supply to the engine. It can also be activated through sudden vibration
(e.g. collision when parking). To restart your vehicle, refer to Fuel pump shut-off
in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
See also:
Load Carrying
Cargo net
WARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision
or heavy braking.
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to
the loops an ...
Transmission code designation
You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
The following table tells you which transmission each code represents.
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Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens
WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system.
Clean the instrument panel and cluster l ...