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will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),
which is available from your dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•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 detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts
that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean.
•Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
•We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
•We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guide/Owner
Information Guideto find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
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•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................201
Accessory delay ........................106
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................174–175, 179
and child safety seats ............176
description ......................175, 179
disposal ....................................182
driver air bag ..................177, 180
indicator light .................178, 182
operation .........................177, 180
passenger air bag ...........177, 180
Air cleaner filter .......309–310, 325
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................85
Air suspension ...........................204
description ..............................204
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................290
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................201–202
Armrests ....................................146
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................211
fluid, adding ............................307
fluid, checking ........................307
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specification ..................331
Auxiliary power point ...............103
Axle
lubricant specifications ..328, 331
refill capacities ........................325
B
Battery .......................................288acid, treating emergencies .....288
jumping a disabled battery ....258
maintenance-free ....................288
replacement, specifications ...325
servicing ..................................288
BeltMinder .................................170
Brakes ........................................201
anti-lock ...........................201–202
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............202
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specifications .........328, 331
lubricant specifications ..328, 331
parking ....................................202
shift interlock ..........................210
Bulbs ............................................91
C
Calculating load ........................231
Capacities for refilling fluids ....325
CD-single premium .....................17
Cell phone use ..........................129
Certification Label ....................333
Changing a tire .........................253
Child safety restraints ..............183
child safety belts ....................183
Child safety seats ......................186
in front seat ............................187
in rear seat ......................187, 190
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............276
instrument panel ....................278
interior .............................278–279
plastic parts ............................277
safety belts ..............................278
washing ....................................275
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................186
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................305
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................278
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior...89
J
Jack ............................................253
positioning ...............................253
storage .....................................253
Jump-starting your vehicle ......258
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......140
Keys ...................................141–143
positions of the ignition .........197
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................87
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............88
fog lamps ...................................87
headlamps .................................87
headlamps, flash to pass ..........88
instrument panel, dimming .....89
interior lamps .....................90–93
replacing bulbs .............91, 93–96
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................90
Liftgate ..............................130, 134
Lights, warning and indicator ....10anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........202
Limited-slip axle .......................207
Load limits .................................229
GAWR ......................................229
GVWR ......................................229
trailer towing ..........................229
Loading instructions .................230
Locks
childproof ................................132
doors ........................................132
Lubricant specifications ...328, 331
Lumbar support, seats .............147
M
Message center .........................119
english/metric button .............124
system check button ..............125
warning messages ...................125
Mirrors ...............................101, 106
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................106
fold away .................................108
heated ......................................107
programmable memory ..135, 148
side view mirrors (power) .....107
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ................300, 325
N
Navigation system .......................44
quick start .................................48
radio functions ..........................50
setting the clock .......................77
O
Octane rating ............................299
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................285
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................134
Parking brake ............................202
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....325
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) .............108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ......................132
Power point ...............................103
Power steering ..................203–204
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacity ................325
fluid, specifications .........328, 331
Power Windows .........................105
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................207
R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............86
Relays ........................................242
Remote entry system .......133–134
illuminated entry ....................137
locking/unlocking
doors ........................132–134, 138
opening the trunk ...................134
panic alarm .............................134
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................137
Reverse sensing system ...........214Roadside assistance ..................239
Roof rack ...................................131
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........174
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........160, 163–166, 168
Safety Canopy ...........................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........274
Safety restraints ........160, 163–168
belt minder .............................170
extension assembly ................173
for adults .........................164–166
for children .....................182–183
lap belt ....................................168
safety belt maintenance .........174
warning light and chime..169–170
Safety seats for children ..........186
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............160
Seats ..........................................145
child safety seats ....................186
climate control ........................149
memory seat ...................135, 148
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............141–143
Servicing your vehicle ..............281
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................253
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................325, 331
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................328, 331
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Speed control ............................108
Starting your vehicle ........197–199
jump starting ..........................258
Steering
speed sensitive .......................204
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................224
Roadside Emergencies ...........253
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...................................253, 311
changing ..................253–254, 258
snow tires and chains ............324
tire grades ...............................312
treadwear ................................311
Towing .......................................231
recreational towing .................237
trailer towing ..........................231
wrecker ....................................264
Transmission .............................210
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....210
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307fluid, refill capacities ..............325
lubricant specifications ..328, 331
Trunk .........................................134
Turn signal ..................................90
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................331
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................333
Vehicle loading ..........................229
Ventilating your vehicle ...........200
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................285
Water, Driving through .............228
Windows
power .......................................105
rear wiper/washer ...................100
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................99
checking and adding fluid .....285
liftgate reservoir .....................285
replacing wiper blades ...........100
Wrecker towing .........................264
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