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The gross combined weight must never
exceed the Gross Combined Weight
Rating.

Note:  For trailer towing information
refer to the RV and Trailer Towing Guide
available at an authorized dealer.

WARNINGS

Do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR specified on the Safety

Compliance Certification label.

Do not use replacement tires with
lower load carrying capacities than

the original tires because they may
lower your vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than the original tires do not
increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.

Exceeding any vehicle weight
rating limitation could result in

serious damage to your vehicle,
personal injury or both.

Steps for determining the correct load
limit:

1. Locate the statement "The combined

weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lb." on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of

the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.
and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.

Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is
there enough load capacity to carry you,
four of your friends and all the golf bags?
You and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf
bags weigh approximately 30 pounds
(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation
would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =

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1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you
have enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends and your
golf bags. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99
kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -
495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound
(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage
capacity. You and one of your friends
decide to pick up cement from the local
home improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for the
past two years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded
down, you have room for twelve
100-pound (45-kilogram) bags of
cement. Do you have enough load
capacity to transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 pounds (99 kilograms), the
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) -
(12 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240
pounds. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much
weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99

kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 -
198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. You will need
to reduce the load weight by at least
240 pounds (104 kilograms). If you
remove three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load calculation
would be:1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) =
1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 pounds. Now you
have the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In metric
units, the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (9 x 45
kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32
kilograms.

The above calculations also assume that
the loads are positioned in your vehicle
in a manner that does not overload the
front or the rear gross axle weight rating
specified for your vehicle on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Special Loading Instructions for
Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-
type Vehicles

WARNING

Loaded vehicles may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles.

Take extra precautions, such as slower
speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.

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TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS

Do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR specified on the certification

label.

Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended gross

trailer weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

Note: Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays, related
to towing.  See Fuses (page 289).

Your vehicle's load capacity designation
is by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading a vehicle or trailer.

Towing a trailer places an extra load on
your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,

brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect
these components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation.

Load Placement

To help minimize how trailer movement
affects your vehicle when driving:

Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.

Load the heaviest items centered
between the left and right side trailer
tires.

Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.

Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop. When both the loaded
vehicle and trailer are connected, the
trailer frame should be level, or
slightly angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the side.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may
be present due to the increased payload
weight. Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting your
vehicle up for towing is located in the
Load Carrying chapter.  See Load Limit

(page 260).

You can also find information in the RV
& Trailer Towing Guide
 available at your
authorized dealer, or online.

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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online

http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/

Website

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

 (If Equipped)

WARNING

Turning off trailer sway control
increases the risk of loss of vehicle

control, serious injury or death. Ford does
not recommend disabling this feature except
in situations where speed reduction may be
detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver
has significant trailer towing experience, and
can control trailer sway and maintain safe
operation.

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple times,
gradually reducing vehicle speed.

This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the stability control light flashes and the
message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED
appears in the information display. The first
thing to do is slow your vehicle down, then
pull safely to the side of the road and check
for proper tongue load and trailer load
distribution.  See Load Carrying (page 258).

RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight
for your vehicle configuration listed in
the chart below.

Note: Make sure to take into

consideration trailer frontal area. Do not
exceed 20 ft² (1.86 m²) for vehicles
without towing package, or 30 ft² (2.79
m²) for vehicles with towing package.

Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1,000 ft (300 m) starting at the
1,000 ft (300 m) elevation point.

Note: Certain states require electric
trailer brakes for trailers over a specified
weight. Be sure to check state
regulations for this specified weight. The
maximum trailer weights listed may be
limited to this specified weight, as the
vehicle’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector needed to
activate electric trailer brakes.

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Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided
the maximum trailer weight is less than
or equal to the maximum trailer weight

listed for your vehicle configuration on
the following chart.

Maximum trailer weight

1

Powertrain

2,000 lb (907 kg)

2.7L

2

3,500 lb (1,587 kg)

2.7L

3

2,000 lb (907 kg)

3.7L

2

3,500 lb (1,587 kg)

3.7L

3

1

Calculated with SAE J2807 method.

2

Vehicle without towing package.

3

Vehicle with towing package.

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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS

Follow these guidelines for safe towing:

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.

See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation
and adjustment specifications.

Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.

If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.

You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's load
in the Load Carrying chapter.  See Load Limit
(page 260).

Remember to account for the trailer tongue
weight as part of your vehicle load when
calculating the total vehicle weight.

Hitches

Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.

Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.

Safety Chains

Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.

Always connect the safety chains to the hook
retainers of your vehicle hitch.

To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

WARNING

Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your vehicle's

brake system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances of
having a collision greatly increase.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you install
them properly and adjust them to the
manufacturer's specifications. The trailer
brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.

Separate functioning brake systems are
required for safe control of towed vehicles
and trailers weighing more than 1500 lb
(680 kg) when load.

Trailer Lamps

WARNING

Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this

may damage the electrical system resulting
in fire. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible for assistance in proper
trailer tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.

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Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.

Before Towing a Trailer

Practice turning, stopping and backing up to
get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip. When
turning, make wider turns so the trailer
wheels clear curbs and other obstacles.

When Towing a Trailer

Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).

Do not make full-throttle starts.

Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly after
you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).

When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.

Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed control
may turn off automatically when you are
towing on long, steep grades.

Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.

If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and transmission
cooling.

Allow more distance for stopping with a
trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.

Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to point your

vehicle tires away from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.

3. Place the transmission in park (P).

4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of

the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.

Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.

Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:

Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.

Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:

Causing internal damage to the
components.

Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.

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Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime you
submerge the rear axle in water. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which is
not a normal maintenance inspection item
unless there is a possibility of a leak or other
axle repair is required.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR
WHEELS

Emergency Towing

You can flat-tow (all wheels on the ground,
regardless of the powertrain/transmission
configuration) your disabled vehicle (without
access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer,
or flatbed transport vehicle) under the
following conditions:

The vehicle is facing forward so that it is
towed in a forward direction.

Shift the transmission into neutral (N). If
you cannot shift the transmission into
neutral (N), you may need to override the
shifter and enable Stay in Neutral mode.
Failing to do so may result in damage to
the transmission. See Automatic
Transmission
 (page 189).

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

Recreational Towing

Note:  Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 145).

Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example of
recreational towing would be towing your
vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.

Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground using the Stay in
Neutral mode feature, or with all four wheels
off the ground using a vehicle transport
trailer. If you are using a vehicle transport
trailer, follow the instruction specified by the
equipment provider.

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:

Tow only in the forward direction.

Release the parking brake.

Place the vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode.
See Automatic Transmission (page 189).

Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

Note: If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.

Note: Start the engine and allow it to run for
a few minutes at the beginning of each day,
and every six hours or fewer. With the engine
running and your foot on the brake, shift into
drive (D) and then into reverse (R) before
shifting back into neutral (N). BEFORE
CONTINUING TO TOW, YOU MUST
RE-ENABLE STAY IN NEUTRAL MODE.

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BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this
time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.

Avoid driving too fast during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km). Vary your speed frequently and
change up through the gears early. Do not
labor the engine.

Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).

REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE

WARNING

If you continue to drive your vehicle
when the engine is overheating, the

engine could stop without warning. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position, the
engine is overheating.  See Gauges (page
111).

You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain. The
engine continues to operate with limited
power for a short period of time.

If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces.  The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.

1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop

your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.

2. Immediately switch the engine off to

prevent severe engine damage.

3. Wait for the engine to cool down.

4. Check the coolant level.  See Engine

Coolant Check (page 315).

5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:

Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.

Drive at steady speeds.

Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.

Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back home).

Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

Drive at reasonable speeds.

Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.

Use the recommended engine oil.

Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

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There are also some things you may want to
avoid doing because they reduce your fuel
economy:

Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.

Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.

Avoid long idle periods.

Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.

Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.

Avoid using speed control in hilly terrain.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.

Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).

Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING

Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your

vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water, check
the depth. Never drive through water that is
higher than the bottom of the front rocker
area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle. 
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited.  After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

Check that the horn works.

Check that the exterior lights work.

Turn the steering wheel to check that the
steering power assist works.

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FLOOR MATS

WARNINGS

Use a floor mat designed to fit the
footwell of your vehicle that does not

obstruct the pedal area. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and

increase the risk of serious personal injury.

Secure the floor mat to both retention
devices so that it cannot slip out of

position and interfere with the pedals. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury
or death.

Do not place additional floor mats or
any other covering on top of the

original floor mats. This could result in the
floor mat interfering with the operation of the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

WARNINGS

Always make sure that objects cannot
fall into the driver foot well while your

vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can
become trapped under the pedals causing
a loss of vehicle control.

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To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and press
down to lock in position.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.

Note: Regularly check the floor mats to make
sure they are secure.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Lincoln Motor Company offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. 
This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

The service is available:

Throughout the life of the vehicle for
original owners.

For six years or 70,000 mi (110,000 km)
(whichever comes first) for subsequent
owners.

Roadside Assistance covers:

A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).

Battery jump start.

Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the client's responsibility).

Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall deliver up to
2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L) of
diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.

Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m)
of a paved or county maintained road,
no recoveries.

Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law shall tow Lincoln
eligible vehicles to the client's selling or
preferred dealer within 100 mi (160 km)
of the disablement location or to the
nearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requests
a tow to a selling or preferred dealer that
is more than 100 mi (160 km) from the
disablement location, the client is
responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 100 mi (160 km).

Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer.  If the towing vehicle
is operational but the trailer is not, then
the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.

Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance

United States clients who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-521-4140.

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If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Lincoln Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for towing
to the nearest Lincoln dealership within
100 mi (160 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, United States clients, call
1-800-521-4140. Clients need to submit their
original receipts.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance

To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Lincoln Motor Company offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. 
This program is eligible within Canada or the
continental United States.

This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, beginning from
the original warranty start date and lasts the
life of the vehicle for the original owner.
Subsequent owners receive coverage that
is concurrent with the 6 years or 70,000 mi
(110,000 km) (whichever occurs first)
powertrain warranty coverage period.

If you purchased your vehicle in Canada and
require roadside assistance, please call
1-800-387-9333.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance

Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your wallet
for quick reference.

In Canada, this card is found in the Warranty
Guide in the glove compartment of your
vehicle.

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside
Assistance Program Coverage

The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.

Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage.

For complete program coverage details
review your warranty guide, contact your
dealer, call us in Canada at 1-800-387-9333,
or visit our website at
www.lincolncanada.com.

HAZARD FLASHERS

Note: The hazard flashers operate when the
ignition is in any position, or if the key is not
in the ignition. If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery loses charge. As a result,
there may be insufficient power to restart
your vehicle.

The flasher control is on the
instrument panel. Use your hazard
flashers when your vehicle is

creating a safety hazard for other motorists.

Press the flasher control and all front and
rear direction indicators flash.

Press the button again to switch them off.

FUEL SHUTOFF

WARNING

If your vehicle has been involved in a
crash, have the fuel system checked.

Failure to follow this instruction could result
in fire, personal injury or death.

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Note:  When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart. 
Once the vehicle determines the systems
are safe, then the vehicle allows you to
restart.

Note:  In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
a qualified technician.

The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of fuel
to the engine in the event of a moderate to
severe crash.  Not every impact causes a
shutoff.

Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,
you may restart your vehicle.

1. Press START/STOP to switch off your

vehicle.

2. Press the brake pedal and START/STOP

to switch on your vehicle.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal

and press START/STOP to switch off
your vehicle.

4. You can attempt to start the vehicle by

pressing the brake pedal and
START/STOP, or press START/STOP
without pressing the brake pedal.

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

WARNINGS

Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal injury.

Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or
lighted substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always shield
your face and protect your eyes. Always
provide correct ventilation.

WARNINGS

Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid

contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield
your eyes when working near the battery to
protect against possible splashing of acid
solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a
minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately.

Use only adequately sized cables with
insulated clamps.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic
transmission vehicle.

Note: Attempting to push-start a vehicle with
an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.

Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.

Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle electrical system.

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Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the two
vehicles do not touch.

Connecting the Jumper Cables

WARNINGS

Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,
engine rocker covers, the intake

manifold or electrical components as
grounding points. Stay clear of moving parts.
To avoid reverse polarity connections, make
sure that you correctly identify the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals on both the
disabled and booster vehicles before
connecting the cables.

Do not attach the end of the positive
cable to the studs or L-shaped eyelet

located above the positive (+) terminal of
your vehicle’s battery. High current may flow
through and cause damage to the fuses.

Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the

battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the
battery.

Note: In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle.

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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+)

cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.

4. Make the final connection of the negative

(-) cable to an exposed metal part of the
stalled vehicle's engine, away from the
battery and the fuel injection system, or
connect the negative (-) cable to a ground
connection point if available.

Jump Starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
RPM, as shown in your tachometer.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

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3. Once the disabled vehicle has been

started, run both vehicle engines for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the Jumper Cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.

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1. Remove the negative (-) jumper cable

from the disabled vehicle.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the

negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle
battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle battery.

5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one

minute.

POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.

The horn and indicators turn off when:

You press the hazard control button.

You press the panic button on the remote
entry transmitter (if equipped).

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