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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Washer fluid
Check the washer fluid
whenever you stop for
fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
If the level is low, add
enough fluid to fill the
reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the
reservoir all the way.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford
specification ESR-M17P5±A. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic
compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide cold
weather protection without damaging the vehicle's
paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant
reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system
may harm engine and cooling system components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the
appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 5 to 10 minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).
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C
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 247
Cargo net ................... 83
CD player ............ 45±46
CD-single premium ... 20
Certification Label .. 253
Changing a tire ....... 170
Child safety
restraints ................. 127
child safety belts .. 127
Child safety seats .... 128
attaching with
tether straps ......... 132
in front seat .......... 129
in rear seat ............ 129
Cleaning your vehicle
engine
compartment ......... 194
exterior .................. 199
instrument
cluster lens ............ 198
instrument panel .. 197
interior ................... 198
plastic parts .......... 196
safety belts ............ 199
washing .................. 192
waxing ................... 192
wheels .................... 193
windows ................ 199
wiper blades .......... 196
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ................ 67
Clock .............. 25, 37, 52
Clutch
adjusting ................ 237operation while
driving ................... 154
recommended
shift speeds ........... 155
Console ...................... 89
Controls
power seat ............. 105
Convertible ................ 90
cleaning ................. 197
installation of
the boot ................... 92
lowering the
convertible top ........ 90
raising the
convertible top ........ 93
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 213
refill
capacities ....... 220, 247
specifications. 249, 251
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 85
Customer
Assistance ................ 162
Ford accessories
for your vehicle .... 200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 182
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 188
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 162
Getting the service
you need ............... 180
Ordering additional
owner's literature... 189
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Starting your
vehicle ...... 136±137, 139
jump starting ........ 174
Steering wheel
controls .............. 82, 85
tilting ....................... 82
T
Tachometer ............... 19
Tires ......... 170, 241±243
changing ........ 170±171
checking the
pressure ................. 243
replacing ................ 244
rotating .................. 243
snow tires and
chains .................... 245
tire grades ............. 242
treadwear .............. 242
Towing ..................... 161
recreational
towing .................... 161
trailer towing ........ 161
wrecker .................. 179
Traction control ...... 145
active light .............. 14
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 147
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 148
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 238
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 240
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
manual operation .. 154
Trip odometer ........... 19
Trunk ......................... 94
remote release .. 90, 98
Turn signal .......... 10, 74
V
Vehicle dimensions . 251
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 253
Vehicle loading ........ 158
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 141
W
Warning chimes ......... 15
Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 206
Water, Driving
through .................... 158
Windows
power ....................... 83
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and
adding fluid ........... 206
checking and
leaning ..................... 81
operation ................. 81
replacing wiper
blades ...................... 82
Wrecker towing ....... 179
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