Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your
indicator is on, refer to
the description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
guidefor the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use
only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
5. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put the
cap back on the reservoir.
Maintenance and Specifications
304
wheels ......................................270
wiper blades ............................272
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................29
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment ...........76, 89
Console ........................................56
overhead ....................................54
rear ............................................56
Controls
power seat ...............................116
steering column ........................62
Coolant
checking and adding ..............288
refill capacities ................292, 308
specifications ..................310, 313
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................60
Customer Assistance ................235
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................266
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............267
Getting roadside assistance ...235
Getting the service you
need .........................................262
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................267
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43Defrost
rear window ..............................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................305
engine oil .................................281
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........310
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................306
Driving under special
conditions ..................224, 228, 232
sand .........................................230
snow and ice ...........................233
through water .................231, 234
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................37
DVD system .................................34
E
Electronic message center ...69, 80
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................256
Emergency Flashers .................237
Emission control system ..........302
Engine ........................................313
cleaning ...................................270
coolant .....................................288
fail-safe cooling .......................293
idle speed control ...................286
lubrication
specifications ..................310, 313
refill capacities ........................308
service points ..................278±279
starting after a collision .........237
Engine block heater .................209
Engine oil ..................................281
Index
321
