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Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Item Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of
the rear bumper.
Jack Behind the access panel located
on the right rear quarter panel
interior trim.
Jack handle Attached to the jack with a clip.
Flat tire tether, wing screw Inside tire tether kit, next to jack.
Removing the jack and tools
1. Locate the access panel on the interior trim. Rotate the panel
retaining clip and remove the panel.
2. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to relieve tension against the stowage bracket.
Removing the spare tire
1. Open liftgate and lift flap in the
carpeting on the rear tub cargo floor
to expose the hex nut. Insert the
lug nut wrench on the hex nut in
cargo floor.
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Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
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.
1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow
Sensor electrical connector from the
air outlet tube.
Reposition the locking clip (on the
connector) and squeeze connector
to remove.
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10. Ensure the pads on the bottom
of the air cleaner assembly are
properly seated.
11. Reconnect the outlet tube to the
air cleaner assembly and tighten the
clamp.
12. Reconnect the Mass Air Flow
Sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking
tab on the connector is in “locked”
position.
Note:If hose clamp is not secured properly or Mass Air Flow Sensor
electrical connector is not properly installed the Check Engine light will
illuminate when vehicle is operated.
Note:Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the
correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The
customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the
correct air filter element is not used.
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headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–52
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ............................83, 87, 95
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................199
Locks
autolock ...................................102
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................90
Low tire warning .........................14
Lubricant specifications ...304, 306
Lug nuts ....................................246
Luggage rack ...............................87
Lumbar support, seats .............112
M
Message center ...........................75
english/metric button ...............77
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................78
Mirrors ...................................54, 65
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................65
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................66
programmable memory ............99
side view mirrors (power) .......66
signal .........................................66
Motorcraft parts ........268, 285, 302
O
Octane rating ............................288Oil (see Engine oil) ..................274
Overdrive ...................................220
P
Park Assist ................................223
Parking brake ............................216
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....302
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................134
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................233
Power door locks ................90, 102
Power liftgate ........................83, 95
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................218
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacity ................303
fluid, specifications .........304, 306
Power Windows ...........................64
R
Radio ................................17, 20, 23
Relays ........................................229
Remote entry system .................94
illuminated entry ................43, 98
locking/unlocking doors .....90, 94
Roadside assistance ..................227
Roof rack .....................................87
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........146
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........133, 136, 138–140
Safety Canopy ...........................158
Safety defects, reporting ..........263
Safety
restraints ...........133, 136, 138–140
belt minder .............................142
extension assembly ................146
for adults .........................138–140
for children .....................161–162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................134
safety belt maintenance .........146
warning light and chime 141–142
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................308
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............133
Seats ..........................................108
child safety seats ....................168
front seats ...............109, 111–112
memory seat .....................99, 112
second row seats ............115, 118
third row
seats .................118, 126, 130–132
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .......................105
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................238, 240
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................302, 306
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................304, 306
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........211–213jump starting ..........................247
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................185
care ..........................................183
changing ..................238, 240, 242
checking the pressure ............181
inspecting and inflating .........181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................186
rotating ....................................185
safety practices .......................184
sidewall information ...............187
snow tires and chains ............198
spare tire .................................239
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................205
recreational towing .................210
trailer towing ..........................205
wrecker ....................................252
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............219
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
lubricant specifications ..........306
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....219
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
lubricant specifications ..........304
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