Overdrive ..............................87,164
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................101
Parking brake ............................158
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....235
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power door locks ........................90
Power steering ..........................159
fluid, checking and adding ....202
fluid, refill capacity ................235
fluid, specifications ..........236,237
Radio ............................................40
Relays .................................172,179
Remote entry system ........100,101
illuminated entry ....................102
locking/unlocking doors .........101
panic alarm .............................101
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................103
replacing the batteries ...........102
Roof rack ...................................170
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......124,125,126,127,128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................239
Safety defects, reporting ..........254
Safety
restraints .......124,125,126,127,128
cleaning the safety belts .130,234
extension assembly ................129
for adults ...................125,126,127
for children ......................135,136
lap belt ....................................128
warning light and
chime ........................7,10,129,130
Safety seats for children ..........137
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................124
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................137
cleaning ...................................234memory seat ...........................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............191
Spark plugs,
specifications ...............235,237,238
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................236,237
Speed control ..............................81
Speedometer ...............................12
Starting your vehicle .........152,154
jump starting ..........................185
Steering wheel
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................88
Tachometer .................................11
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................21
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tires .............................179,212,213
changing ....................179,180,182
checking the pressure ............213
replacing ..................................214
rotating ....................................213
snow tires and chains ............215
tire grades ...............................213
treadwear ................................212
Towing ................................166,213
trailer towing ..........................166
wrecker ....................................190
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............160
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
lubricant specifications ..........237
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................202
Trip odometer .............................13
Turn signal ...............................8,86
Vehicle dimensions ...................238
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................240
Vehicle loading ..........................165
Ventilating your vehicle ...........156
Index
258
Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.0L (4.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity
28.3L (8.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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