jump starting ..........................179
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................90
T
Tachometer .................................14
Tires ...........................175, 208±209
changing ..........................175, 177
checking the pressure ............209
replacing ..................................210
rotating ....................................209
snow tires and chains ............211
tire grades ...............................209
treadwear ................................208
Towing .......................................162
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................184
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............155
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........234
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................198
lubricant specifications ..........233
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal ............................10, 87V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................236
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........151
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................193
Water, Driving through .............159
Windows
power .........................................90
rear wiper/washer .....................88
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers ..........................88
checking and adding fluid .....193
checking and cleaning ....207±208
liftgate reservoir .....................193
operation ...................................88
replacing wiper blades ...........207
Wrecker towing .........................184
Index
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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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