2007 FORD FREESTAR checking oil

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and
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).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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•Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be
removed from the engine by an
authorized dealer.
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
normal operating range 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 until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
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wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................263
Clock ............................................66
Compass, electronic ....................58
calibration .................................60
set zone adjustment .................59
Console ........................................65
overhead ....................................58
Controls
power seat ...............................115
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............276
refill capacities ................280, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................225
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................257
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............258
Getting roadside assistance ...225
Getting the service you
need .........................................253
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................258
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............256
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................293
engine oil .................................271Doors ...........................................60
power sliding ............................62
Driving under special
conditions ..................................222
through water .........................224
DVD system .................................34
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................245
Emission control system ..........289
Engine ........................................302
cleaning ...................................262
coolant .....................................276
idle speed control ...................274
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................269–270
starting after a collision .........227
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................271
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................271
checking and adding ..............271
dipstick ....................................271
filter, specifications ........273, 299
recommendations ...................273
refill capacities ........................300
specifications ..........................300
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................300
Fuel ............................................281
calculating fuel economy .......286
cap ...........................................283
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headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49–51
replacing bulbs ...................52, 55
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Liftgate ............................87–88, 92
remote release ..................95, 101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................200
Locks
autolock .....................................96
childproof ..................................98
doors ..........................................95
Lubricant specifications ...........300
Lug nuts ....................................245
Luggage rack ...............................92
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center .....................78–79
english/metric button ...............81
system check button ................81
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors .........................................69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
programmable memory ..........102
side view mirrors (power) .......69
signal .........................................70
Motorcraft parts ........265, 281, 299
O
Octane rating ............................285Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
Overdrive ...................................220
P
Parking brake ............................216
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....299
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................139
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................231
Power door locks ..................95–96
Power liftgate ......................88, 101
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................66
Power steering ..........................218
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacity ................300
fluid, specifications .................300
Power Windows ...........................67
R
Radio ..........................19, 21, 24, 27
Relays ........................................227
Remote entry system .........98, 100
illuminated entry ............104–105
locking/unlocking
doors ................................100–101
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................103
replacing the batteries ...........103
Reverse sensing system ...........222
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