Clock ..................................48,60,71
Console ......................................101
overhead ....................................98
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................86
Coolant
checking and adding ..............194
refill capacities .................197,233
specifications ...................234,235
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................82
Customer Assistance ................166
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................245
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................238
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............244
Getting roadside assistance ...166
Getting the
service you need ....................238
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................249
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................241
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............244
Defrost
rear window ..............................40
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................198
engine oil .................................189
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ..........234
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................159
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................180Emission control system ..........220
Engine ........................................235
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................11
cleaning ...................................229
coolant .....................................194
idle speed control ...................201
lubrication
specifications ...................234,235
refill capacities ........................233
service points ..........................188
starting after a collision .........167
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................189
checking and adding ..............189
dipstick ....................................189
filter, specifications .........191,233
recommendations ...................191
refill capacities ........................233
specifications ...................234,235
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
Floor mats .................................102
Fluid capacities .........................233
Fuel ............................................212
calculating fuel economy .......217
cap ...........................................214
capacity ...................................233
choosing the right fuel ...........215
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................220
detergent in fuel .....................216
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................212,214,217
filter, specifications .........217,233
fuel pump shut-off switch .....167
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........217
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ....................216,235
quality ......................................216
running out of fuel .................217
Index
252
low washer fluid .......................12
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................86
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................160
GAWR ......................................160
GVWR ......................................160
trailer towing ..........................160
Locks
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................91
Lubricant specifications ....234,235
Lumbar support, seats .............115
Message center .................17,18,19
Mirrors .........................................98
cleaning ...................................229
heated ........................................93
side view mirrors (power) .......92
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft parts .................217,233
Octane rating ............................216
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................189
Overdrive ..............................89,159
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................103
Parking brake ............................153
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................172
Power door locks ........................91
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and adding ....198
fluid, refill capacity ................233
fluid, specifications ..........234,235
Radio ............................................40
Relays .................................168,175
Remote entry system ........102,103
illuminated entry ....................103locking/unlocking doors ..102,103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........104
Roof rack ...................................165
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......126,127,128,129,130
Safety defects, reporting ..........250
Safety
restraints .......126,127,128,129,130
cleaning the
safety belts .......................132,232
extension assembly ................131
for adults ...................127,128,129
for children .............................137
lap belt ....................................130
warning light
and chime ........................9,12,131
Safety seats for children ..........138
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............126
Seats ..........................................112
child safety seats ....................138
cleaning ............................231,232
memory seat ...........................115
Servicing your vehicle ..............186
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................233,235
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................234,235
Speed control ..............................82
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ..147,148,149
jump starting ..........................180
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................89
Tachometer .................................13
Tires ......................175,208,209,210
changing ....................175,176,178
checking the pressure ............210
Index
254
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-H.
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
256
