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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 to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning
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 the rear window wiper blade
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Pull the wiper arm as far away from the glass as possible. Do not use
excessive force because it can break the wiper arm. Hold it there until
the next step.
2. Grasp the wiper blade and rotate
it away from the wiper arm using
moderate force until it disengages
from the wiper arm.
3. Once the wiper blade is loose,
slide it away form the wiper arm.
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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 to Maintenance product
specifications and capacities in this chapter.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in scheduled 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 fuel economy estimates
Every new vehicle should have a window sticker containing EPA fuel
economy estimates. Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker
is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates
should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other
vehicles. 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 in scheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance
information are 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.
WARNING: 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.
Illumination of the service engine soon indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
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O
Octane rating ............................385
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................369
P
Parking brake ............................290
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....398
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................118
Power adjustable foot pedals ...118
Power deployable running
boards ........................................118
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................323, 325
Power door locks ......................164
Power liftgate ............................154
Power mirrors ...........................116
Power point ...............................110
Power steering ..........................296
fluid, checking and adding ....394
fluid, refill capacity ................399
fluid, specifications .................399
Power Windows .........................112
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................297
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 32
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................229
Relays ........................................322 Remote entry system .......168–169
illuminated entry ............173–174
locking/unlocking
doors ................................169–170
opening the trunk ...................170
panic alarm .............................171
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................173
replacing the batteries ...........172
Reverse camera .........................307
Reverse sensing system ...........304
Roadside assistance ..................319
Roll stability control .................291
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........245
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............204,
206–209, 211
Safety Canopy ...................221, 223
Safety defects, reporting ..........354
Safety restraints ........204, 206–211
Belt-Minder
...........................213
extension assembly ................212
for adults .........................207–209
for children .............................227
safety belt maintenance .........245
warning light and
chime ...............................212–213
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................235
Safety seats for children ..........231
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................404
Satellite Radio Information ........48
Seats ..........................................183
child safety seats ....................231
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................405
Vehicle loading ..........................267
Ventilating your vehicle ...........286
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................367 Water, Driving through .............318
Windows
power .......................................112
rear wiper/washer ...................107
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................106
checking and adding fluid .....367
liftgate reservoir .....................367
replacing wiper blades ...........368
Wrecker towing .........................346
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