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CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
AWD DISABLED LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac

with RSC only).Displayed when the AWD system begins to overheat
placing itself in the autolock mode. If the warning stays on or continues
to come on, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
ETC-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE.Displayed when the engine has
defaulted to a “limp-home” operation. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the
engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked
as soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake fluid
reservoirin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
LOW OIL PRESSURE.Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for
information about adding engine oil.
WARNING-TIRE VERY LOW (if equipped).Displayed when one or
more road tires on your vehicle have very low pressure. When this
warning message is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you
to stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible to check your tires for
proper air pressure, leaks and damage. Refer toInspecting and
Inflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped).Displayed when one or more
tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInspecting and
Inflating Your Tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped).Displayed when
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your
servicing dealership.
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•4.6L V8 engine
•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.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn or until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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•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 inscheduled maintenance information.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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•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•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 inscheduled maintenance information.
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.
•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.
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wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............39
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .................23, 27, 32
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic ..............73–74
calibration .................................75
set zone adjustment ...........74, 77
Console ........................................57
overhead ..............................58–59
rear ............................................58
Controls
power seat ...............................107
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............265
refill capacities ................269, 287
specifications ..................290, 292
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ................219
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............245
Getting roadside assistance ...219
Getting the service
you need .................................238
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................245
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................240
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............243D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................44
Defrost
rear window ..............................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................258
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........290
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................286
Driving under special
conditions ..................209, 213, 216
sand .........................................214
snow and ice ...........................217
through water .................215, 218
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................39
DVD system .................................35
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Electronic message center .........75
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................231
Emergency Flashers .................220
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ........................................292
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe cooling .......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................290, 292
refill capacities ........................287
Index
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service points ..................255–256
starting after a collision .........220
Engine block heater .................198
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........261, 286
recommendations ...................261
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..................290, 292
Exhaust fumes ..........................198
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................88
Fluid capacities .........................287
Foglamps .....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................211
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................204
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel
economy ............................78, 277
cap ...........................................276
capacity ...................................287
choosing the right fuel ...........273
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................280
detergent in fuel .....................275
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 276–277
filter, specifications ........276, 286
fuel pump shut-off switch .....220
improving fuel economy ........277
octane rating ...................274, 292
quality ......................................274
running out of fuel .................275safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................273–274
Fuses ..................................221, 223
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............276
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................189
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................189
H
Hazard flashers .........................220
Head restraints .........................105
Headlamps
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................37, 39
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................69
Hood ..........................................254
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