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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. Ensure 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
within 3/8 inch (10mm) of the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle
on a level surface.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection in 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.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake and clutch fluid
(if equipped)Fill between Min
and Max on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
door hinges, striker
plates, seat tracks and
fuel filler door hinge— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant 2.3L
engine8.56 quarts
(8.1L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant 3.0L
engine9.72 quarts
(9.2L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
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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A
Accessory delay ..........................67
Air cleaner filter ...............261–263
Air conditioning ....................41, 43
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................120, 129, 132
and child safety seats ............122
description ..............120, 129, 132
disposal ....................................135
driver airbag ............122, 130, 133
indicator light .........128, 131, 134
operation .................122, 130, 133
passenger airbag .....122, 130, 133
side airbag ...............................129
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................182
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................173
Anti-theft system ..................95, 98
arming the system ....................98
disarming a triggered system ..99
triggering ...................................99
Audio system (see Radio) ...20, 25
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................178–179
fluid, adding ....................258, 261
fluid, checking ................258, 261
fluid, refill capacities ..............265
fluid, specification ..................265Auxiliary Input Jack ...................32
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........265
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................115
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....256
fluid, refill capacities ..............265
fluid, specifications .................265
lubricant specifications ..........265
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................176
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....265
Cassette tape player ...................20
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................198
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................139
attaching with tether straps ..143
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............................140
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J
Jack ............................................198
positioning ...............................198
storage .....................................198
Jump-starting your vehicle ......204
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................85
Keys .......................................82, 96
positions of the ignition .........169
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................47
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........49
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps ...........................51
replacing bulbs .........................52
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173
Load limits .................................162
Locks
autolock .....................................85
childproof ..................................88
doors ..........................................84
Lubricant specifications ...........265
Lug nuts ....................................203
Lumbar support, seats .............101M
Manual transmission .................181
fluid capacities ........................265
lubricant specifications ..........265
reverse .....................................182
Message center ...........................74
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................68
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................67
heated ........................................68
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Moon roof ....................................72
Motorcraft parts ........224, 244, 263
N
Navigation system .......................38
O
Octane rating ............................248
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................231
P
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....263
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................107
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................195
Power door locks ........................84
Power mirrors .............................68
Power point .................................65
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checking the pressure ............151
inflating ...................................149
label .........................................161
replacing ..................................153
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............156
snow tires and chains ............161
spare tire .................................198
terminology .............................148
tire grades ...............................148
treadwear ........................147, 152
Towing .......................................167
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................167
wrecker ....................................209
Traction control ........................174
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................256
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................261
Transmission .............................176
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....176
fluid, refill capacities ..............265lubricant specifications ..........265
manual operation ....................181
Trunk ...........................................88
remote release ....................81, 91
Turn signal ..................................51
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................269
Vehicle loading ..........................162
Ventilating your vehicle ...........172
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................230
Water, Driving through .............188
Windows
power .........................................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................62
checking and adding fluid .....230
replacing wiper blades ...........230
Wrecker towing .........................209
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