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:
Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast dur ...
Driver and passenger airbags
WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing
your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
Objects placed on or over the ai ...
What you should know about automotive fuels
Important safety precautions
WARNING:
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
WARNING:
The fuel system may be u ...