Instrukcja obsługi Ford F-250 Light Duty (1999)

Ford Automatyczny F-250 Light Duty (1999)

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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 5

Controls and features 22

Seating and safety restraints 82

Starting and driving

Starting 107

Driving 112

Roadside emergencies 144

Servicing

Maintenance and care 169

Capacities and specifications 212

Customer assistance 223

Reporting safety defects 235

Index 236

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authorization from Ford Motor Company.

Contents

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the

following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related

to recycling and other

environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste

cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards

protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child

safety restraints. Refer to Seating

and safety restraints for more

information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide

contains information on this subject.

Please refer to the Index to locate

the appropriate section which will

provide you more information.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal

injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its

equipment.

Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the

first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is

necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.

Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring

obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner’s Guide Supplement for information

regarding correct operation and maintenance of your diesel-powered

light truck.

Notice to owners of utility type vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.

Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,

failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an

accident.

Be sure to read in the chapter as well as theDriving off road Driving

“Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a

snowplow, refer to the chapter.Driving

Introduction

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford ambulance preparation

package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance

manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford incomplete

vehicle manual, Ford truck body builder’s layout book QVMand the

guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information,

please contact the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service

1–800–635–5560.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited

Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance

usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody

temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which

could lead to fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

Ford ambulance preparation

package, it will be indicated on the

Safety Certification Compliance

label. The label is located on the

driver’s side door pillar or on the

rear edge of the driver’s door. You

can determine whether the

ambulance manufacturer followed

Ford’s recommendations by directly

contacting that manufacturer. Ford

Ambulance preparation package is

only available on certain 7.3L Diesel

engine equipped vehicles.

Introduction

Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Oﬀ

(PTO) capability

Refer to the chapter for more information and guidelines forDriving

operating vehicles equipped with PTO.

Introduction

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Headlamp control

(pg. 23)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 24)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 68)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8) Speed control*

(pg. 68)

Driver side air

bag

(pg. 94)

Instrumentation

123456

FM1

SCAN

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP

SHUFFLE

TAPE CD

DISCS

BASS TREB BAL FADE AUTO

SET

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

A/C

MAX

A/C

OFF

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OVERDRIVE

4X4

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LOW

Passenger air bag

deactivate switch

(pg. 98)

Climate control

systems

(pg. 25)

Gearshift lever

(pg. 119)

Auxiliary power

point

(pg. 25)

Electronic sound

system

(pg. 30)

4WD control *

(pg. 131)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a

low fuel condition indicated on the

fuel gauge. The light comes on when

there is approximately 1/16th of a

tank indicated on the fuel gauge

(refer to in this chapter for more information). The ignitionFuel Gauge

must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also

illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON

position regardless of the fuel level.

Service engine soon (Federal only)

Your vehicle is equipped with a

computer that monitors the engine’s

emission control system. This

system is commonly known as the

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD

I). This OBD I system protects the

environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet

government emission standards. The OBD I system also assists the

service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The indicator light illuminatesCheck Engine/Service Engine Soon

when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If

it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission

control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without

a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable

and will not require towing.

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Instrumentation

What you should do if the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light

illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD I system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light toService Engine Soon

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run

poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

These and other temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the

fuel tank with good quality fuel. After three driving cycles without these

or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine/Service

Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold

engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional

vehicle service is required.

If the light remains on, have yourCheck Engine/Service Engine Soon

vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Service engine soon (California only)

Your vehicle is equipped with a

computer that monitors the engine’s

emission control system. This

system is commonly known as the

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD

II). This OBD II system protects the

environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet

government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the

service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The indicator light illuminates when the ignition isService Engine Soon

first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the

engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be

malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern

being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require

towing.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light toService Engine Soon

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run

poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely

tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank

with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening

the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other

temporary malfunctions present, the light shouldService Engine Soon

turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by

mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle servicedService Engine Soon

at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.

You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and

deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned ON. If the light

fails to illuminate, continues to flash

or remains on, have the system

serviced immediately.

Instrumentation

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped)

The word OFF located on the end

of the gearshift lever is the

transmission control indicator light

(TCIL).

The TCIL may flash steadily if a

malfunction is detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford dealer

as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission

could occur.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to remind you to fasten your safety

belts. For more information, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

and the engine is off. If the brake

warning lamp does not illuminate at

this time, seek service immediately.

Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after

releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake

system should be inspected immediately.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

and the engine is off. If the light

remains on, continues to flash or

fails to illuminate, have the system

serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system

is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning

light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.

OVERDRIVE

BRAKE

ABS

Instrumentation

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right

turn signal or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or both of the

indicators stay on continuously or

flash faster, check for a burned-out

turn signal bulb. Refer to in theExterior bulbs Maintenance and care

chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is

turned to the ON position and the

engine is off. The light also

illuminates when the battery is not

charging properly, requiring

electrical system service.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

This light momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is turned to ON.

Illuminates when four-wheel drive

low is engaged. If the light continues

to flash have the system serviced.

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)

This light momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is turned to ON.

Illuminates when 4x4 range is

engaged.

LOW

RANGE

4x4

Instrumentation

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in

the ON or START position and any

door is open.

Fuel reset

Illuminates when the ignition is

turned to the ON position and the

fuel pump shut-off switch has been

triggered. For more information,

refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch

in the chapter.Roadside emergencies

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

This light will illuminate when the

ignition is in the ON position and

the:

•engine coolant temperature is

very high

•engine oil pressure is low

•engine is off

The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to

check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure

gauge.

Refer to andEngine coolant temperature gauge Engine oil pressure

gauge in this chapter for more information.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and

safety restraints chapter.

DOOR

AJAR

FUEL

RESET

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the

engine coolant. At normal operating

temperature, the needle remains

within the normal area (the area

between the “H” and “C”). If it

enters the red section, the engine is

overheating. Stop the vehicle as

soon as safely possible, switch off

the engine immediately and let the

engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant Maintenance andin the

care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the

coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication

will not be accurate.

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Instrumentation

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers

(miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of

individual journeys. To reset,

depress the control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer in the red zone may damage

the engine.

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Instrumentation

Battery voltage gauge

This gauge shows the battery

voltage when the ignition is in the

ON position. If the pointer moves

and stays outside the normal

operating range (as indicated), have

the vehicle’s electrical system

checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure

in the system. Sufficient pressure

exists as long as the needle remains

in the normal range (the area

between the “L” and “H”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure,

stop the vehicle as soon as safely

possible and switch off the engine

immediately. Check the oil level.

Add oil if needed (refer to Engine

oil Maintenance and carein the

chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your

dealership or by a qualified technician.

Instrumentation

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through

a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on

the trip computer for a display of status.

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on

your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.

Trip computer features follow:

Selectable features

English/metric display

Press this control to change the trip

computer display between metric

and English units.

Mode control

Each press of the MODE control will

display a different feature as follows:

Average fuel economy. The

display will indicate the vehicle’s

average fuel economy in liters/100

km (or miles/gallon) since last reset.

If you calculate your average fuel

economy by dividing liters of fuel

used by 100 kilometers traveled

(miles traveled by gallons used),

your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

•your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

•differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

•variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

•rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)

MODE E/M

Instrumentation

To reset the average fuel economy:

1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy is

displayed (this is the only resettable display).

2. Press the E/M and MODE

controls simultaneously. The display

will illuminate the “AVG” indicator.

While the indicator is lit, release

both controls to reset the average

fuel economy.

Instantaneous fuel economy. The display will indicate the

instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle. This figure is

affected by the following conditions:

•braking

•acceleration

•road conditions

Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles)

left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to

empty may be inaccurate:

•with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer

towing), but will eventually recover.

•if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline.

•if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank.

The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds at the following distances

based on fuel remaining and fuel economy calculations:

•80 km (50 miles)

•40 km (25 miles)

•16 km (10 miles)

The compass heading is displayed in both average fuel economy and fuel

range modes.

Off. In this mode the display is off.

MODE E/M

Instrumentation

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.

When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows the approximate

amount of fuel in the fuel tank in whole numbers (liters or gallons). If

your tank is full or nearly full, the display will be “F”. If your tank is

empty or nearly empty, the display will be “E”. Instantaneous fuel

economy cannot be reset.

Outside air temperature

The outside temperature display is

contained in the overhead console.

The temperature display can be

turned off and on by pressing the

MODE control on the overhead

console. The temperature can be

displayed in Centigrade or

Fahrenheit by pressing the MODE

control.

If the outside temperature falls

below 3.3°C (38°F), the display will

alternate from “ICE” to the outside

temperature at a two second rate

for one minute.

Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle

heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large

buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic

or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass

accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration

of the compass.

OPEN

GARAGE

LAMP MODE LAMP

73 NW°

Instrumentation

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in for your geographic

location by referring to the zone

map.

2. Locate the trip computer on the

overhead console.

3. Turn ignition to the ON position.

4. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After

approximately five seconds, the trip

computer will enter zone setting

mode. Zone setting mode is

indicated when the display lights the

“ZONE” indicator.

5. Release both controls.

Subsequent pressing of either

control will increment the zone.

Press the control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your

geographic location is displayed on the trip computer.

6. To exit the zone setting mode and save the displayed zone in memory,

release pressure from both controls for greater than five seconds.

7 8 9

MODE E/M

Instrumentation

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and

high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air

conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console.

2. Start the vehicle.

3. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After

approximately 10 seconds, the trip

computer will enter CAL mode. CAL

mode is indicated when the display

lights the “CAL” indicator.

4. Release both controls. The display

will return to normal, except that

the CAL indicator will remain lit

until the compass is sucessfully

calibrated.

5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until

the CAL indicator turns off. It may take up to five circles to complete

calibration.

6. The compass is now calibrated.

MODE E/M

Instrumentation

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the

first position to turn on the parking

lamps. Rotate to the second position

to also turn on the headlamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

•the engine must be running and

•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System

does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide

adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your

headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push forward to activate.

Controls and features

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and

release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel during headlamp

and parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full down position to

turn off.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD.

Refer to the chapter forDriving

more information.

PANEL

DIM

4X4

HIGH

2WD

4X4

LOW

Controls and features

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The auxiliary power point is located

on the instrument panel.

Do not plug optional electrical

accessories into the cigarette lighter.

Use the power point.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Heater only system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated

in the vehicle.

Temperature control

Controls the temperature of the

airflow inside the vehicle. On

heater-only systems, the air cannot

be cooled below the outside

temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow

to the inside of the vehicle.

POWER POINT

OFF

Controls and features

• (Vent) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

•(Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts.

• (Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

through the floor ducts.

• (Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air through the floor

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

• (Defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will help to prevent

your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired

position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats (if equipped).

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area (at the

bottom of the windshield under

the hood).

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to

not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block

airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,

avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These

objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and

possibly damage your climate control system.

Controls and features

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated

in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the

airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow

to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except and

. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air

during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under

the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you

have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be

left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is

parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet

duct.

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

Controls and features

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier

than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle

faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode

can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the

vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel

registers.

•(Vent) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside

temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this

mode.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from

entering the vehicle.

•(Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning

capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,

when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full

hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts

will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel

registers.

•(Floor) -Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air

through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the

outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in

this mode.

•(Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air through the

windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air

conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added

customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be

slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If

the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner

will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

•(Defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above, the air conditioner

will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Controls and features

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your

windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired

position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats (if eqipped).

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area (at the

bottom of the windshield under

the hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot

weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you

drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force

most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air

conditioner as you would normally.

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to

not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block

airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,

avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These

objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and

possibly damage your climate control system.

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Stereo

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

SEEK

TONE

CLK

TUNE

TONE VOL

ST DX

VOL

PUSH

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

SEEK

TONE

CLK

TUNE

TONE VOL

ST DX

VOL

PUSH

AM / FM STEREO

Controls and features

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature

enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes

after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio mode.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

AM/FM

Controls and features

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

• Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band.

• Press to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight

FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust Seek functionor for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

1 2 3 4

Controls and features

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

With the electronic stereo radio,

press the TONE control once, then

use the volume knob to adjust the

level.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

With the electronic stereo radio,

press the TONE control twice, then

use the volume knob to adjust the

level.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

With the electronic stereo radio,

press the TONE control three times,

then use the volume knob to adjust

the level.

Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

With the electronic stereo radio,

press the TONE control four times,

then use the volume knob to adjust

the level.

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

Controls and features

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between

listening frequencies and clock

mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the

CLK control and press:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

To set the minute, press and hold

the CLK control and press:

•to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

TONE

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

TONE

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

AM/FM stereo cassette

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature

enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes

after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower

volume.

SCAN

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SIDE

EJ REW FF

1 - 2

TAPE

AMS

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

CLK

1 2 3 4 5 6

FM1

VOL - PUSH ON

Controls and features

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio and tape modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to

select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

• Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

Controls and features

Tape select

• To enter tape mode while in radio

mode, press the TAPE AMS

control.

Automatic Music Search

The Automatic Music Search feature

allows you to quickly locate the

beginning of the tape selection

being played or to skip to the next

selection.

To activate the feature, momentarily

depress the TAPE AMS button.

Then, press either REW (for the

beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next

selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS

circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST

have a blank section of at least 4 seconds duration between programs.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same

time to play the alternate side of a

tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a

tape.

TAPE

AMS

CLK

TAPE

AMS

CLK

SIDE

REW FF

1 - 2

Controls and features

Dolby

noise reduction

Dolby noise reduction operatest

only in tape mode. Dolby reducest

the amount of hiss and static during

tape playback.

Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby noise reduction.t

The noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between

listening frequencies and clock

mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the

CLK control and press:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

To set the minute, press and hold

the CLK control and press:

TAPE

AMS

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

TAPE

AMS

CLK

Controls and features

• to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD/Premium Sound

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature

enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes

after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

FM 1

AMC

BL RF

REW FF

SCAN BASS TREB SEL BAL

TAPE

DISC

EJ CD

FADE

AUTO

CLK

SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

MUTE

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

AM FM

1 2 3 4 5 6

DOLBY B NR

Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Audio power can also be turned on

by pressing the AM/FM select

control or the tape/CD select

control. Audio power is turned off

by using the volume/power control.

Turn control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio, tape and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

VOL

PUSH ON

VOL

PUSH ON

AM FM

Controls and features

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

• Press to move to the next

frequency up the band (whether

or not a listenable station is

located there). Hold for quick

movement.

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)

• Press to select the previous

disc in the CD changer. (Play will

begin on the first track of the

disc unless the CD changer is in

shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle

feature for more information.

Hold the control to continue

reversing through the remaining

discs.

• Press to select the next disc

in the CD changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the

remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band.

• Press to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seek function for CD or CD changer (if equipped)

• Press to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If a

selection has been playing for

three seconds or more and you

press , the CD changer will

replay that selection from the

beginning.

• Press to seek forward to the

next track of the current disc.

After the last track has been

completed, the first track of the

current disc will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio,

tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

SCAN

Controls and features

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s

first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the

tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first

track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the

control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust Seek functionor for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your

original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips

when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

AM FM

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

1 2 3 4 5 6

Controls and features

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the AUTO control.

3. When the first six strong stations

are filled, the station stored in

memory preset control 1 will start

playing.

If there are less than six strong

stations available on the frequency

band, the remaining memory preset

controls will all store the last strong station available.

These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls

(until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner of your original

presets.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set

memory stations, press the AUTO control again.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control then press:

• to decrease the bass output

and

• to increase the bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control then press:

AUTO

CLK

BASS TREB

SEL

BASS TREB

Controls and features

• to decrease the treble output

and

• to increase the treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Press the BAL control then press:

• to shift sound to the left and

•to shift sound to the right.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Press the FADE control then press:

• to shift the sound to the

front and

• to shift the sound to the rear.

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

Controls and features

Tape/CD select

• To begin tape play (with a tape

loaded into the audio system)

while in the radio or CD mode,

press the TAPE control. Press the

button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast

forward function.

• To begin CD play (if CD(s) are

loaded), press the CD control.

The first track of the disc will

begin playing. If returning from

radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

With the dual media audio system, press the CD control to toggle

between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape

and CD modes.

• In tape mode, radio play will

continue until rewind is stopped

(with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the

current track.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in

tape and CD modes.

• In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when

the end of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the control fast forwards the CD within the

current track.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate

side of a tape.

TAPE CD

REW

SIDE 1-2

Controls and features

Eject function

Press the EJ control to stop and

eject a tape.

Press the EJ control to stop and

eject a CD.

Dolby noise reduction

Dolby noise reduction reduces the

amount of hiss and static during

tape playback. Press the control to

activate (and deactivate) the noise

reduction.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Compression adjust

Compression adjust brings soft and

loud CD passages together for a

more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate

and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD

mode and plays all tracks on the

current disc in random order. If

equipped with the CD changer, the

shuffle feature continues to the next

disc after all tracks on the current disc are played.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will

continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

COMP

SHUFFLE

Controls and features

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the

CLK control and press SEEK:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

To set the minute, press and hold

the CLK control and press TUNE:

•to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

AUTO

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

AUTO

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

If your vehicle has a separate clock module, (other than the digital radio

display), the CLK button will not

function in the above manner.

The CLK button will allow you to switch between media display mode

(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).

When in clock mode, the media information will display for ten seconds,

when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.

Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media

information will again display for ten seconds before reverting back to

the clock. In media mode, the media information will always be

displayed.

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the

playing media. Press the control

again to return to the playing media.

AUTO

CLK

MUTE

Controls and features

Turn control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset

volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before

switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio, tape and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

VOL

PUSH ON

AM FM

Controls and features

Tune adjust in radio mode

•Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

•Press to move to the next

frequency up the band (whether

or not a listenable station is

located there). Hold for quick

movement.

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)

•Press to select the previous

disc in the CD changer. (Play will

begin on the first track of the

disc unless the CD changer is in

shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle

feature for more information.

Hold the control to continue

reversing through the disc.

•Press to select the next disc

in the CD changer. Hold the

control to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

•Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band.

•Press to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

Controls and features

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seek function for CD changer (if equipped)

• Press to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If a

selection has been playing for

three seconds or more and you

press , the CD changer will

replay that selection from the

beginning.

• Press to seek forward to the

next track of the current disc.

After the last track has been

completed, the first track of the

current disc will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio,

tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s

first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the

tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first

track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the

control again.

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

SCAN

Controls and features

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune

adjust Seek functionor for more information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset

control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in

memory on the control you selected.

Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your

original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips

when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the AUTO control.

3. When the first six strong stations

are filled, the station stored in

memory preset control 1 will start

playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band,

the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong

station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set

memory stations, press the AUTO control again.

AM FM

REW

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFFLE

AUTO

RDS

Controls and features

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control then press:

•to decrease bass output and

•to increase bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control then press:

•to decrease treble output and

•to increase treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

BASS TREB

SEL

BASS TREB

SEL

BAL FADE

Controls and features

Press the BAL control then press:

•to shift sound to the left and

•to shift sound to the right.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Press the FADE control then press:

•to shift sound to the front

and

•to shift sound to the rear.

Tape/CD/CD changer (if equipped) select

•To begin tape play (with a tape

loaded into the audio system)

while in the radio or CD mode,

press the TAPE control. Press the

button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast

forward function.

•To begin CD play (if CD(s) are

loaded), press the CD control.

The first track of the disc will

begin playing. After that CD play

will begin where it stopped last.

If equipped with a CD changer, press the CD control to toggle between

single CD and CD changer play.

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

TAPE CD

Controls and features

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape

and CD modes.

•In tape mode, radio play will

continue until rewind is stopped

(with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

•In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds

results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three

seconds results in fast rewind.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in

tape and CD modes.

•In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when

the end of the tape is reached.

•In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in

slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds

results in fast forward action.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate

side of a tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a

tape and/or a CD.

Dolby noise reduction

Dolby noise reduction reduces the

amount of hiss and static during

tape playback. Press the control to

activate (and deactivate) the noise

reduction.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

REW

SIDE 1-2

Controls and features

Compression adjust

Compression adjust brings soft and

loud CD passages together for a

more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate

and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuﬄe feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD

mode and plays all tracks on the

current disc in random order. If

equipped with the CD changer, the

shuffle feature continues to the next

disc after all tracks on the current disc are played.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will

continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

Setting the clock

Press the clock/RDS control until

SELECT HOUR is displayed and

press:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

COMP

SHUFFLE

AUTO

RDS

SEL

Controls and features

To set the minute, press the

clock/RDS control until SELECT

MIN is displayed and press:

•to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

Radio Data System (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio

system to receive text information

from RDS-equipped FM radio

stations.

Press and hold the control for three

seconds to turn the feature on or

off. Press the control to scroll

through the following selections:

AUTO

RDS

SEL

AUTO

RDS

Controls and features

RDS traﬃc announcement

•Press the RDS control until

TRAFFIC is displayed.

•Use the SELECT control to select

ON or OFF. With the feature ON,

use the SEEK or SCAN control to

find a radio station broadcasting a

traffic report (if it is broadcasting

RDS data).

RDS select program type

•Press the RDS control until FIND

program type is displayed.

•Use the SEL control to select the

program type. With the feature

on, use the SEEK or AUTOSET

or SCAN control to find the

desired program type from the

following selections:

AUTO

RDS

SEL

AUTO

RDS

SEL

Controls and features

•Classic

•Country

•Info

•Jazz/R&B

•Religious

•Rock

•Soft

•Top 40

RDS show

•With the RDS menu enabled,

press the RDS control until

SHOW is displayed.

•Use the SEL control to select

TYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE.

When your radio is turned to a

RDS station, RDS station TYPE,

station NAME, or TEXT message

will be displayed along with the

frequency. Press SEL in order to

scroll through the text messages.

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the

playing media. Press the control

again to return to the playing media.

AUTO

RDS

SEL

MUTE

Controls and features

CD changer (if equipped)

The CD changer is located behind the driver’s seat in your vehicle.

Slide the door to access the CD

changer magazine.

Press to eject the magazine.

Make sure only one disc is inserted

in each slot. Each disc must be

inserted with the label surface

upward. Depending on your system,

you may insert up to six or ten CDs.

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Controls and features

The magazine does not need to be

full for the changer to operate.

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The

magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used.

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the

eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

•You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or

the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage

the player.

If your changer does not work, it may be that:

•A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.

•The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

•The disc is dusty or defective.

•The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the

player to cool down before operating.

•A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is

inserted.

Cleaning compact discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean

discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to

the edge. Do not use circular motion.

Controls and features

CD and CD changer care

•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

•Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer

magazine.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to

twelve hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

•Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme

temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

•Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

being played.

Radio frequency information

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio

and Telecommunications Communications (CRTC) establish the

frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable

frequencies are:

•AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz

•FM 87.9

, 88.1–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Some radios may tune up to 1710 kHz.

Some radios may tune down to 87.7 MHz.

Controls and features

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio reception:

•Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.

The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km

(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal

modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their

strength/volume relative to other stations.

•Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s

antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.

Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering

structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

•Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger

signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may

temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station

frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it

will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service

Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio to

operate while the engine is not

running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift

lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all

accessories without locking the

steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key

position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

Controls and features

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlled

until the vehicle is traveling at or

above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed

control on.

OFF

Controls and features

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed

will be erased.

To set a speed

• Press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

For speed control to operate, the

speed control must be ON and

the vehicle speed must be greater

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary

momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the

set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set

speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next

lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set

speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.

Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

OFF

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Controls and features

To set a higher set speed

•Press and hold SET/SET

ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the

control when the desired vehicle

speed is reached or

•Press and release SET/SET

ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will

increase the set speed by 1.6

km/h (1 mph) or

•Accelerate with your accelerator

pedal. When the desired vehicle

speed is reached, press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed

control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to

the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

•Press and hold CST/COAST.

Release the control when the

desired speed is reached or

•Press and release CST/COAST.

Each press will decrease the set

speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

•Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is

reached, press SET/SET

ACC/SET ACCEL.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Controls and features

To return to a previously set speed

•Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For

RES/RSM/RESUME to operate,

the vehicle speed must be faster

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the tilt steering control toward

you to move the steering wheel up

or down. Hold the control while

adjusting the wheel to the desired

position, then release the control to

lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Controls and features

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to inHazard flasher

the chapter.Roadside emergencies

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control

to the desired interval, low or high

speed position.

The bars of varying length are for

intermittent wipers. When in this

position rotate the control upward

for fast intervals and downward for

slow intervals.

Push the control on the end of the

stalk to activate washer. Push and

hold for a longer wash cycle. The

washer will automatically shut off

after ten seconds of continuous use.

HIGH BEAMS

Push forward to activate.

Controls and features

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

•Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

•Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

One touch down

•Press AUTO completely down and

release quickly. The driver’s

window will open fully. Depress

again to stop window operation.

AUTO

Controls and features

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only

the driver to operate the power

windows.

To lock out all the window controls

except for the driver’s press the left

side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay (if equipped)

With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten

minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until

any door is opened.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press U to unlock all doors and L to

lock all doors.

WINDOW LOCK

Controls and features

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side

view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully

when driving through a narrow

space, like an automatic car wash.

MIRRORS

L R

MIRRORS

L R

Controls and features

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These

include:

•utility compartment with

cassette/CD holder

•coin holder

•pen holder

•writing surface

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors

without a key.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF

position.

Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock the

driver’s door. The interior lamps will

illuminate.

Press the control a second time

within five seconds to unlock all

doors.

Controls and features

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.

To confirm all doors are closed and

locked, press the control a second

time within five seconds. The doors

will lock again, the horn will chirp

and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, the horn

will make two quick chirps,

reminding you to properly close all

doors.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the

alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press the

control again or turn the ignition to

ACC or ON.

This device complies with part 15 of

the FCC rules and with RS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is

subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Controls and features

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicle’s transmitters

to your dealer if service is required.

If you purchase additional

transmitters (up to four may be

programmed), perform the following

procedure:

To reprogram the transmitters

yourself, place the key in the

ignition and turn from OFF to ON

eight times in rapid succession

(within 10 seconds) ending in ON. After doors lock/unlock, press any

control on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, turn the

ignition to OFF. The doors will lock/unlock one last time to confirm

completion of program mode.

All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

Reprogramming transmitters

To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and turn from

OFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doors

lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). When

completed, turn the ignition to OFF.

All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

Controls and features

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle is equipped with a

tailgate lock designed to prevent

theft of the tailgate.

•Insert ignition key and turn to the

right to engage lock.

•Turn ignition key to the left to

unlock.

Tailgate removal

Your tailgate is removable to allow

more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the

spring clip (on each connector) past

the head of the support screw.

Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removal

procedures in reverse order.

Controls and features

SEATING

Full bench seat (if equipped)

•Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or backward. Ensure

that the seat is relatched into

place.

•Pull up on the release lever to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

60/40 split bench seat (if equipped)

•Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or backward. Ensure

the seat is relatched into place.

•Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

•Push down the release lever

located on the back of the seat to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

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Captain’s chair (if equipped)

•Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or rearward. Make

sure that the seat is relatched

into place.

•Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

•Push the release lever down to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

Press to raise or lower the front

portion of the seat cushion.

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Press to raise or lower the rear

portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat

forward, backward, up or down.

Using the manual lumbar support

Turn the lumbar support control

toward the front of vehicle to

increase firmness.

Turn the lumbar support control

toward the rear of vehicle to

increase softness.

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Returning the seat to upright

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is

occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

1. Lift/rotate the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle and make sure

it latches securely.

2. Lift/rotate the lower seat cushion to its seating position.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they

can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to

ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

safety belt properly.

Seating and safety restraints

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the

outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)

Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle (the buckle closest to

the direction the tongue is coming

from) until you hear a snap and feel

it latch. Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release

button and remove the tongue from

the buckle.

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are

combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger

outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Seating and safety restraints

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free

shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in

response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes

suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8

km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help

reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

On SuperCab models, the front seat belt system can also be made to lock

manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.

Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by pulling

quickly on the belt.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will

still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode

•When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.

• Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or

outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Refer to Safety

Restraints for Children Safety Seats for Childrenor later in this

chapter.

Seating and safety restraints

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and

pull downward until the entire

belt is extracted.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking

sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking

mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract

completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the

vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

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Front safety belt height adjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt height

adjustments for the driver and front

passenger. Adjust the height of the

shoulder belt so the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height,

push the button and slide the height

control down. To raise the height of

the shoulder belt, slide the height

adjuster up. Pull down on the height

adjustment assembly to make sure it

is locked in place.

Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and

increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the lap belt

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the

hips, not around the waist.

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Insert the tongue into the correct

buckle (the buckle closest to the

direction the tongue is coming

from). To lengthen the belt, turn the

tongue at a right angle to the belt

and pull across your lap until it

reaches the buckle. To tighten the

belt, pull the loose end of the belt

through the tongue until it fits

snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when

not in use.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm

(8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety

belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension

assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety

belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too

short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the

fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a

chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

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Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates for one to two minutes and

the warning chime sounds for four to

eight seconds.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and

warning chime turn off.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light and

indicator chime remain off.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work

properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure

there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt

assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle

assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if

equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and

attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford

recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a

collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified

technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to

operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies

not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if

either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt

assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to in theCleaning and maintaining the safety belts

Maintenance and care section.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

The supplemental restraint system

is designed to work with the safety

belt to help protect the driver and

right front passenger from certain

upper body injuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or

gently and the risk of injury from a

deploying air bag is greatest close to

the trim covering the air bag

module.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always

properly wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm

(ten [10] inches) between an occupant’s chest and the air bag

module.

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Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright

position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing

objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing

serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

For additional important safety information, read all information on

safety restraints in this guide.

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these

instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal

injuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant

seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger

air bag is turned off. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to

activate when the vehicle sustains

sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that

something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to

inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or

rear-impacts.

The air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation. After air bag

deployment, it is normal to notice a

smoke-like, powdery residue or

smell the burnt propellant. This may

consist of cornstarch, talcum

powder (to lubricate the bag) or

sodium compounds (e.g., baking

soda) that result from the

combustion process that inflates the

air bag. Small amounts of sodium

hydroxide may be present which

may irritate the skin and eyes, but

none of the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help

reduce serious injuries, it may also

cause minor burns, abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss.

Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there

is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye

injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not

properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag

deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly

restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while

maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not

touch them after inflation.

If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again

and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a

collision.

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Always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rear

seat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a

child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the

passenger air bag be turned OFF. This is because the back of themust

infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of a fatal

injury to the infant when the air bag inflates is substantial.

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an air

bag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening

injuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose a

potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat

occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reduce

the risk of unnecessary air bag injuries without reducing the overall

safety of the vehicle is to make sure all occupants are properly

restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides the

protection of safety belts and permits the air bags to provide the

additional protection they were designed to provide. If you choose to

deactivate your air bag, you are losing the very significant risk reducing

benefits of the air bag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the

safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to

work as a safety system with the air bags.

Read all air bag Warning labels in the vehicle as well as the other

important air bag instructions and Warnings in this Owner’s Guide.

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)

1. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seatInfant.

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat;

• the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing

infant seat; or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that

the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

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2. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seatChild age 1 to 12.

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat;

• although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever

possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front

because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle; or

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

3. A passenger has a medical condition which,Medical condition.

according to his or her physician:

• causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger;

and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or

windshield in a crash.

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

driver and/or right front passenger. These particular belts are

specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk of

injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to

give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce

concentration of force on an occupant’s chest and reduce the risk of

certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs. In a crash, if

the air bag is turned OFF, this energy management safety belt might

permit the person wearing the belt to move forward enough to incur a

serious or fatal injury. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the

occupant, the greater the risk is. Be sure the air bag is turned ON for

any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation

criteria.

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