SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............88,89,90
Servicing your vehicle ..............162
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................209,211
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................210,211
Speed control ..............................49
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .........120,122
jump starting ..........................156
Steering
speed sensitive .......................129
Steering wheel
controls ......................................48
tilting .........................................53
Tachometer .................................13
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ........152,181,182,183,184,185
changing ...........................152,153
checking the pressure ............185
replacing ..................................186
rotating ....................................185
snow tires and chains ............186
tire grades ...............................184
treadwear ................................184
Towing .......................................185
recreational towing .................140
wrecker ....................................161
Traction control ........................127off light ......................................11
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............130
fluid, refill capacities ..............209
lubricant specifications ..........211
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................174
lubricant specifications ..........210
Trunk ...........................................91
remote release .....................77,82
Turn signal .............................10,48
Vehicle dimensions ...................211
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................213
Vehicle loading ..........................135
Ventilating your vehicle ...........124
Warning chimes ......................11,12
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................169
Water, Driving through .............135
Windows
power .........................................75
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....169
checking and cleaning ............181
operation ...................................47
replacing wiper blades ...........181
Wrecker towing .........................161
Index
230
Item Information
Required 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
SAE 5W-30 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 the Certification Label
inside of driver's door.
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.
Windshield washer fluid 3.4L (3.6 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Ensure 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.
2Use 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.
Filling station information
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