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2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
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Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
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) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
•2.3L I4 engine
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Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Assure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
6. Fluid level should be at bottom of
the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at
the bottom of the opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Between MIN
and MAX on
reservoir
Engine coolant
2Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
or manual
transaxle8.56 quarts
(8.1L)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with
automatic
transaxle9.72 quarts
(9.2L)
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 gear oil
(non-synthetic)Manual transaxle 3.0 quarts
(2.87L)
3
Motorcraft FNR5
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid5–speed
automatic
transaxle7 quarts (6.7L)4
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid6–speed
automatic
transaxle7.4 quarts
(7.0L)4
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.75 quarts
(4.5L)
1Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Manual transaxle
fluidMotorcraft
75W-90 gear oil
(non-synthetic)F32Z-19C547-MA WSS-M2C203-A1
Automatic
transaxle fluid
5-SpeedMotorcraft FNR5
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-9-QMM5 MAZDA V (S)
Automatic
transaxle fluid
6-SpeedMotorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A
Windshield
washer fluidPremium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 182
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
5–Speed Manual Transaxle A Mazda G5M 5
5–Speed Automatic Transaxle Mazda FNR5 C
6–Speed Automatic Transaxle Aisin F21 B
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................35
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps ...........................39
replacing bulbs ...................39, 41
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................150
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................73
Lubricant specifications ...245–246
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................243
fluid, checking and adding ....240
lubricant specifications ..........246
Manual transmission .................168
reverse .....................................169
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............66
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors ...................................50, 54automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........204, 223, 242
O
Octane rating ............................227
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....242
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................52
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .........245–246
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Relays ........................................172
Remote entry system .................76
illuminated entry ................78–79
opening the trunk .....................76
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
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