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To prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is
set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side
and end of the vehicle) to the tire
being changed.
2. Turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not
provided).
3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from the
stowage locations.
4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim.
5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)
or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). To prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change the tire, be sure that the parking brake is set
and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
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6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
Maintenance and care
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instrument cluster lens ..........247
instrument panel ....................247
interior .....................................247
plastic parts ............................246
safety belts ..............................248
washing ....................................244
waxing .....................................244
wheels ......................................245
wiper blades ............................247
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ..........................38, 45, 55, 69
Clutch
fluid ..........................................205
operation while driving ..........139
recommended shift speeds ....141
Compass, electronic ....................21
calibration .................................23
set zone adjustment .................22
Console ........................................83
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............206
refill capacities ................210, 249
specifications ..................253, 256
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................72
Customer Assistance ................167
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................270
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................263
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................269
Getting roadside assistance ...167
Getting the service you
need .........................................263Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................275
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................265
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................269
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................214
engine oil .................................201
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........253
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................219
Driving under special
conditions ..........................152–153
mud ..........................................152
sand .........................................152
snow and ice ...........................153
through water .................152, 156
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................191
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................256
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................246
coolant .....................................206
diesel ...........................................3
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