set zone adjustment ............70,72
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................54
Controls
power seat .................................92
steering column ........................48
Coolant
checking and adding ..............169
refill capacities .................173,209
specifications ...................210,211
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................141
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................221
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................214
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............220
Getting roadside assistance ...141
Getting the
service you need ....................214
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................224
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................217
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............220
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................22
Defrost
rear window ..............................29
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................174
engine oil .................................165
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........210
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................135Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................156
Emission control system ..........195
Engine ........................................211
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................206
coolant .....................................169
idle speed control ...................177
lubrication
specifications ...................210,211
refill capacities ........................209
service points ..........................164
starting after a collision .........142
Engine block heater .................122
Engine oil ..................................165
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................165
checking and adding ..............165
dipstick ....................................165
filter, specifications .........167,209
recommendations ...................167
refill capacities ........................209
specifications ...................210,211
Exhaust fumes ..........................123
Floor mats ...................................79
Fluid capacities .........................209
Fuel ............................................187
calculating
fuel economy ................20,21,192
cap ...........................................189
capacity ...................................209
choosing the right fuel ...........190
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................195
detergent in fuel .....................191
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................187,189,192
filter, specifications .........191,209
fuel filler door override ............78
fuel filler door release ..............78
fuel pump shut-off switch .....142
Index
227
charging system ........................11
high beam .................................10
oil pressure ...............................11
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................8
traction control active ..............11
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................135
GAWR ......................................135
GVWR ......................................135
trailer towing ..........................135
Locks
autolock .....................................88
childproof ..................................77
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ....210,211
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................155
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
Message center .................14,16,20
air leveling disabled .................14
air ride switch off .....................14
check air ride system ...............14
check air suspension ................14
menu button .............................19
reset button ..............................20
system check button ................16
warning messages .....................17
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................73
cleaning ...................................205
heated ........................................77
programmable memory ............84
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................65
Motorcraft parts .................191,209
Octane rating ............................190
Odometer .....................................13
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
Overdrive ...................................131
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................82Parking brake ............................126
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....209
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................151
Power door locks ........................74
Power steering ...................128,129
fluid, checking and adding ....174
fluid, refill capacity ................209
fluid, specifications ..........210,211
Radio ............................................30
Relays .................................143,152
Remote entry system ............81,82
illuminated entry ......................84
locking/unlocking doors ...........81
opening the trunk .....................82
panic alarm ...............................82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................83
replacing the batteries .............82
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................12,95,96,97,98
Safety defects, reporting ..........225
Safety restraints ...........95,96,97,98
belt minder .............................100
cleaning
the safety belts ................104,208
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .........................96,97,98
for children .............................112
lap belt ......................................99
warning light
and chime ........................9,11,100
Safety seats for children ..........113
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............95
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................113
cleaning ............................207,208
easy access/easyout feature ....95
heated ........................................94
memory seat .............................84
Index
229
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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