Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield
cowl area. The paint sealant will ªgrayº or stain the parts over
time.
REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired using
the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (F7AZ-19K507±BA), which is
available at your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. This kit
contains:
²Lacquer Touch-Up Paint (ALBZ-19500±XXXXA)
²Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer (ALAZ-19500±XXXXA)
Please note that the part numbers (shown as XXXX above) will vary with
your vehicle's specific coloring.Carefully observe the application
instructions on the products.
CLEANING THE WHEEL RIMS AND COVERS
Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish.
Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals,
in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could
wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergents for
soiled wheel rims and covers.
Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers.
Clean wheel rims and covers with Detail Wash (ZC-3±A), which is
available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. Spray
cleaner on cool wheel rims or covers and allow to set for 2±5 minutes.
Agitate the area with a sponge and rinse off with plenty of water.
Use Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520±AA),
available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer, in order
to remove tar and grease from wheel rims and covers.
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Comfort and convenience
Cargo nets
Cargo organizer
Electrochromic compass mirror
Electrochromic compass mirror with temperature display
Engine block heaters
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Remote start system
Travel equipment
Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
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Protection and appearance equipment
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
First aid kit
Flat splash guards
Front end covers
Highway safety kit
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Styled hood deflector
Universal floor mats
Accessories
232
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
heated ........................................59
programmable memory ............93
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................68
Motorcraft parts ................209, 224
O
Octane rating ............................207
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................194
Overdrive ...................................144
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................91
Parking brake ............................139
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................162
Power door locks ........................87
Power steering ..........................141
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacity ................224
fluid, specifications .........226±227
R
Rear window defroster ...............39
Relays ................................156, 163
Remote entry system ...........90±91illuminated entry ......................93
locking/unlocking doors .....90±91
opening the trunk .....................91
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................93
replacing the batteries .............92
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 106±110
Safety defects, reporting ..........183
Safety restraints ................106±110
belt minder .............................112
cleaning the safety
belts .................................116, 189
extension assembly ................111
for adults .........................107±109
for children .............................125
lap belt ....................................110
warning light and
chime ................... 12±13, 111±112
Safety seats for children ..........126
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................106
Seats ..........................................103
child safety seats ....................126
cleaning ...................................188
easy access/easyout feature ..106
heated ......................................105
memory seat .............................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ............................97±98, 100
Servicing your vehicle ..............191
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................224, 227
Index
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