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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers
and washer fluid will be activated
for up to ten seconds.
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper
blades, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaningchapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
34 — Not used
35 — Not used
36 5A Instrument illumination
37 — Not used
38 — Not used
39 10A Trailer tow electric brake, Center
High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL),
Brake lamps
40 20A Power point #2 (2nd row seating position
- driver side)
41 30A Modified vehicle
42 20A circuit
breakerPower windows
43 — Not used
44 20A circuit
breakerWiper/washer
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Refer toLubricant specifications
in 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.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40° F (4.5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
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 thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few 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).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................56
Air cleaner filter ...............223–224
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................82
and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................82
disposal ......................................86
driver airbag ..............................84
indicator light ...........................86
operation ...................................84
passenger airbag .......................84
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................203
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................149
Audio system
(see Radio) ....18–19, 22, 25, 28, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................154, 156, 159
fluid, adding ............................220
fluid, checking ........................220
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
fluid, specification ..................233
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..230, 233
refill capacities ........................226
traction lok ..............................151
B
Battery .......................................201
acid, treating emergencies .....201
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................201replacement, specifications ...224
servicing ..................................201
BeltMinder ...................................77
Brakes ........................................149
anti-lock ...................................149
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................149
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
fluid, specifications .........230, 233
lubricant specifications ..230, 233
parking ....................................150
shift interlock ..........................153
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....226
Cell phone use ............................55
Child safety restraints ................87
child safety belts ......................87
Child safety seats ........................90
in front seat ..............................91
in rear seat ................................91
tether anchorage hardware .....94
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
exterior ....................................193
instrument panel ....................192
interior .....................................192
interior trim ............................192
plastic parts ............................191
safety belts ..............................192
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................191
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Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................51
checking and adding fluid .....198replacing wiper blades
.............51
Wrecker towing
.........................179
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