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However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working
properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some
sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up
(approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic
during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before
checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated areas for normal operating temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the outside temperatures are
above 10°C (50°F).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20
miles) of driving.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................68
AdvanceTrac ..............................222
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................149–150, 156, 158and child safety seats ............151
description ..............150, 156, 158
disposal ....................................162
driver air bag ..........152, 157, 160
indicator light .................156, 161
operation .................152, 157, 160
passenger air bag ...152, 157, 160
side air bag ..............................156
Air cleaner filter .......288–289, 293
Air filter, cabin ............................44
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................271
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................221–222
Anti-theft system ......................110 arming the system ..................111
disarming a triggered
system .....................................111
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 26
Automatic transaxle .................225 fluid, adding ............................286
fluid, checking ........................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
fluid, specification ..................297
Automatic transmission driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle lubricant specifications ..........295 B
Battery .......................................269
acid, treating emergencies .....269
jumping a disabled battery ....241
maintenance-free ....................269
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................269
BeltMinder .................................144
Brakes ........................................221 anti-lock ...........................221–222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................221
fluid, checking and adding ....286
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
parking ....................................222
shift interlock ..........................225
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....294
Cargo net .....................................92
Cassette tape player .......18, 20, 26
Cell phone use ............................74
Certification Label ....................299
Child safety restraints ..............162 child safety belts ....................162
Child safety seats ......................165 in front seat ............................167
in rear seat ..............................167
tether anchorage hardware ...169
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............258
instrument panel ....................260
interior .....................................260
interior trim ............................260
plastic parts ............................259
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L
Lampsautolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49 –51
replacing bulbs ...................51 –55
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Liftgate ....................88 –89, 93, 100
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........221
Load limits .................................208
Locks autolock ...........................104, 107
childproof ..................................96
doors ..........................................95
Low tire warning .........15, 201, 206
Lubricant specifications ...295, 297
Lug nuts ....................................192
Luggage rack ...............................93
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center ...........................79 english/metric button ...............82
system check button ................82
warning messages .....................83
Mirrors ...................................58, 69 automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70 heated ........................................70
programmable memory ..........105
side view mirrors (power) .......69
signal .........................................70
Motorcraft parts ................280, 293
O
Octane rating ............................279
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................266
Overdrive ...................................226
P
Parking brake ............................222
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................136
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................237
Power door locks ........95, 104, 107
Power liftgate ......................89, 100
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................66
Power steering ..........................225 fluid, checking and adding ....286
fluid, refill capacity ................294
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
Power Windows ...........................68
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 26
Relays ........................................233
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