Safety and Environment Protection
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
See also:
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System (if equipped)
WARNING:
For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see
Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System ...
Precautions when servicing your vehicle
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless
you are sure you have eno ...
Steering wheel controls
Information display control
Refer to the Information Displays chapter for more information.
Cluster Display Control Features
If equipped with:
MyFord system: This control functions the same as ...
