IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the front door latch pillar
on the driver's side.
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
Capacities and specifications
199
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .................9
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety
belts ..................................100,193
extension assembly ..................99
for children ......................108,109
lap belt ......................................98
warning light and chime .....9,100
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .....................95,96,97,98
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................110
cleaning ............................193,194
Seats-easy access/easyout
feature .........................................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............152
Spark plugs, specifications .......195
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................196
Speed control ..............................50
Speedometer ...............................11
Starting your vehicle .........115,117
jump starting ............146,147,149
Steering wheel ............................49
tilting .........................................53
Tachometer .................................11
Tires ...............168,169,170,171,172
changing ..................................142
checking the pressure ............172
replacing ..................................173rotating ....................................172
snow tires and chains ............174
tire grades ...............................172
treadwear ................................171
Towing
wrecker ....................................151
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............195
Transmission .............................162
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ......................162,163
Trunk ...........................................82
remote release lever .................77
Turn signal ..................................10
Universal transmitter
(see garage door opener) ....67,68,
69,70
Vehicle dimensions ...................197
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................200
Vehicle loading .....130,132,133,134
Ventilating your vehicle ...........119
Warning chimes .............................6
Washer fluid ..............................158
Water, Driving through .............130
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................145
Windows .................................74,75
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............168
operation ...................................48
replacing wiper blades ...........168
Index
204
Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Automatic transaxle fluid capacity
113.0L (13.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MercontV ATF.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on
rear passenger side door panel.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
215.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
1Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
2If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
Filling station information
208
