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Tire change procedure
To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,
be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)
the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
Refer to the instruction sheet (located with the jack) for detailed tire
change instructions.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine OFF.
3. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
4. Obtain the spare tire and jack
from their storage locations.
5. Use the tip of the lug wrench to
remove any wheel trim.
6. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
BRAKE
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7. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground.
When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park). To prevent the vehicle
from moving when you change the tire, be sure that the parking brake
is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, someone could be seriously injured.
•Front
Note:Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control
arm.
•Rear
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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. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
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waxing .....................................253
wheels ......................................253
wiper blades ............................255
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............63
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................24
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................98
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................79
Controls
power seat ...............................124
steering column ........................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............268
refill capacities ................271, 291
specifications ..........................291
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................88
Customer Assistance ................220
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................248
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................249
Getting roadside assistance ...220
Getting the service you
need .........................................244
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................250
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................248
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................68Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................285
engine oil .................................263
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................288
Driving under special
conditions ..................208, 214, 217
sand .........................................215
snow and ice ...........................218
through water .................216, 219
DVD system .................................37
E
Electronic message center .........96
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................238
Emergency Flashers .................222
Emission control system ..........282
Engine ........................................294
cleaning ...................................254
coolant .....................................268
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................266
lubrication specifications .......291
refill capacities ........................291
service points ..........................261
starting after a collision .........222
Engine block heater .................199
Engine oil ..................................263
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................263
checking and adding ..............263
dipstick ....................................263
filter, specifications ........265, 290
recommendations ...................265
refill capacities ........................291
specifications ..........................291
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