CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
It is recommended that wiper blades are renewed before winter.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Fold back the wiper arm and
position the wiper blade at right
angles to the wiper arm.
2. To remove, press the retaining
clip (A) to disengage the wiper
blade, then pull the blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
3. Install the new wiper blade on the
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.
Changing rear window wiper blade
The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces
the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash.
To replace the wiper blade:
1. Lift and hold the wiper blade off
the glass.
2. Press the release tab to unlock
wiper blade from wiper arm.
3. Pull the wiper blade toward the
base of the wiper arm and remove it
from the arm.
4. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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EPA window sticker
The characteristics of the four wheel drive vehicle, like those of many,
similar competitive products, fit within categories where the fuel
economy labeling regulations do not apply. Therefore, the following
information applies only to the two wheel drive vehicle.
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the range of fuel economy expected on
the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy may vary
depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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wiper blades ............................261
Clock ............................................54
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................53
overhead ..............................51–52
rear ............................................53
Controls
power seat ...............................107
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............275
refill capacities ................278, 297
specifications ..........................297
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................61
Customer Assistance ................221
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................254
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............255
Getting roadside assistance ...221
Getting the service you
need .........................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................256
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................254
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................293engine oil .................................270
Driving under special
conditions ..................209, 215, 218
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................219
through water .................217, 220
DVD system .................................32
E
Electronic message center .........71
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................241
Emission control system ..........289
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................260
coolant .....................................275
fail-safe cooling .......................279
idle speed control ...................273
lubrication specifications .......297
refill capacities ........................297
service points ..........................267
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................195
Engine oil ..................................270
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................270
checking and adding ..............270
dipstick ....................................270
filter, specifications ........272, 296
recommendations ...................272
refill capacities ........................297
specifications ..........................297
Exhaust fumes ..........................195
F
Fail safe cooling ........................279
Floor mats ...................................83
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................39
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............40
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
interior lamps ...............42–43, 45
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Liftgate ......................83, 87, 95–96
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........197
Load limits .................................178
Loading instructions .................184
Locks
autolock ...............................89, 91
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................89
Lubricant specifications ...........297
Lug nuts ....................................241
Luggage rack ...............................88
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center ...........................71
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................58heated ........................................59
programmable memory ............97
signal .........................................59
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraft parts ........263, 281, 296
N
Navigation system .......................32
O
Octane rating ............................284
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................270
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................96
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....296
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................225, 228
Power door locks ........................89
Power liftgate ..............................83
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..................203–204
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacity ................297
fluid, specifications .................297
Power Windows ...........................55
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Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................205
R
Radio ............................................18
Rear window defroster ...............38
Relays ........................................224
Remote entry system .................93
illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....93–94
opening the trunk ...............95–96
panic alarm ...............................96
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............98
Reverse sensing system ...........210
Roadside assistance ..................221
Roof rack .....................................88
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........128
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................119, 122–126
Safety Canopy ...................137, 139
Safety defects, reporting ..256–257
Safety restraints ........119, 122–126
BeltMinder............................129
extension assembly ................128
for adults .........................123–125
for children .....................142–143
safety belt maintenance .........128
warning light and chime ........129
Safety seats for children ..........146
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Satellite Radio Information ........29Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............119
Seats ..........................................106
child safety seats ....................146
climate control ........................110
memory seat .....................97, 109
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............102–104
Servicing your vehicle ..............265
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........234
Spark plugs, specifications ......296,
300
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................297
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your vehicle ........192–194
jump starting ..........................241
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................50
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................216
Roadside Emergencies ...........232
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....174
Warning Displays ................10, 79
Tires ...........................159–161, 232
alignment ................................168
care ..........................................164
changing ..................232, 234, 236
checking the pressure ............164
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inflating ...................................162
label .........................................173
replacing ..................................165
rotating ....................................168
safety practices .......................167
sidewall information ...............169
snow tires and chains ............178
spare tire .................................232
terminology .............................161
tire grades ...............................160
treadwear ........................160, 164
Towing .......................................184
recreational towing .................191
trailer towing ..........................184
wrecker ....................................248
Transmission .............................205
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....205
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................293
fluid, refill capacities ..............297
lubricant specifications ..........297
Trunk .....................................95–96
Turn signal ..................................42V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................301
Vehicle loading ..........................178
Ventilating your vehicle ...........195
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................268
Water, Driving through .............220
Windows
power .........................................55
rear wiper/washer .....................50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................49
checking and adding fluid .....268
liftgate reservoir .....................268
replacing wiper blades ...........269
Wrecker towing .........................248
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