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5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the short drop glass, clock and the preset radio stations must be reset
once the battery is reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolant
section.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
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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 (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] 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
8–10 miles (12–16 km) 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.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
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plastic parts ............................178
washing ....................................176
waxing .....................................176
wheels ......................................177
wiper blades ............................178
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................18
Console ........................................61
Controls
power seat .................................75
steering column ........................45
Convertible ..................................50
cleaning .............................54, 179
installation of the boot .............51
lowering the convertible top ...50
raising the convertible top ......52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............190
refill capacities ................194, 210
specifications ..................212–213
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................42
Customer Assistance ................149
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................181
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................173
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............174
Getting roadside assistance ...149
Getting the service you
need .........................................167
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................174
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................169Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................172
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................207
engine oil .................................185
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........212
Driving under special
conditions ..................................148
through water .........................148
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................160
Emergency Flashers .................150
Emission control system ..........204
Engine ................................213–214
cleaning ...................................177
coolant .....................................190
fail-safe coolant ......................195
idle speed control ...................188
lubrication
specifications ..................212–213
refill capacities ........................210
service points ..........................184
Engine block heater .................139
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Engine oil ..................................185
checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........187, 209
recommendations ...................187
refill capacities ........................210
specifications ..................212–213
Exhaust fumes ..........................139
F
Fail safe cooling ........................195
Floor mats ...................................61
Fluid capacities .........................210
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................210
choosing the right fuel ...........199
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................196, 198, 201
filter, specifications ........200, 209
improving fuel economy ........200
octane rating ...........199, 213–214
quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuses ..................................151–152
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................46Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................200
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ........................................29
autolamp system .......................27
bulb specifications ....................31
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
replacing bulbs .........................32
turning on and off ....................27
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................46
Hood ..........................................183
I
Ignition .......................136, 213–214
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................100
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................205
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................179
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................28
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J
Jack ............................................114
positioning ...............................114
storage .....................................114
Jump-starting your vehicle ......160
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................69
Keys
positions of the ignition .........136
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................27
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................31
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....28
interior lamps .....................30–31
replacing bulbs ....... 31–32, 34–37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................30
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........140
Load limits .................................130
Locks
autolock .....................................69
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...212–213
Lug nuts ....................................120
Lumbar support, seats ...............75M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................210
lubricant specifications ..........213
Master lighting switch ................27
Mirrors .........................................41
side view mirrors (power) .......41
Motorcraft parts ................200, 209
O
Octane rating ............................199
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
P
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....209
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................155, 158
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .............................41
Power point .................................39
Power steering ..................142–143
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacity ................210
fluid, specifications .........212–213
Power Windows ...........................40
R
Radio ............................................16
Rear window defroster ...............25
Relays ........................................151
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