
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•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.
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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
The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.
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.
Transmission fluid should be checked by an authorized dealer. If
required, fluid should be added by an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
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.
WARNING: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 fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
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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 CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Six-speed automatic (6R80 ) 6
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................291
Accessory delay ........................115
AdvanceTrac ..............................293
Air cleaner filter .......397–398, 400
Air suspension ...........................298
description ..............................298
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................218, 222, 224
and child safety seats ............220
description ..............218, 222, 224
disposal ....................................228
driver airbag ............220, 223, 225
indicator light .................222, 227
operation .................220, 223, 225
passenger airbag .....220, 223, 225
side airbag ...............................222
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................377
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................291
Anti-theft system ..............178, 182
arming the system ..................182
disarming a triggered
system .....................................183
Armrests ....................................188
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................303
fluid, adding ............................397
fluid, checking ........................397
fluid, refill capacities ..............401
fluid, specification ..................401
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39
Auxiliary power point ...............111Axle
lubricant specifications ..........401
refill capacities ........................401
B
Battery .......................................375
acid, treating emergencies .....375
jumping a disabled battery ....341
maintenance-free ....................375
replacement, specifications ...400
servicing ..................................375
Belt-Minder.............................214
Booster seats .............................242
Brakes ........................................290
anti-lock ...................................291
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................291
fluid, checking and adding ....397
fluid, refill capacities ..............401
fluid, specifications .................401
lubricant specifications ..........401
parking ....................................292
shift interlock ..................300, 302
Bulbs ..........................................101
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....401
Cargo cover ...............................160
Cargo management system ......160
Cassette tape player ...................24
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................331
Child safety seats ......................232
in front seat ............................232
in rear seat ..............................232
LATCH .....................................235
recommendations ...................230
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Illuminated visor mirror ...........109
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................232
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................395
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................361
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................97
J
Jack ............................................331
positioning ...............................331
storage .....................................331
Jump-starting your vehicle ......341
K
Keyless entry system ...............176
autolock ...................................165
keypad .....................................176
locking and unlocking doors ..177
programming entry code .......176
Keys ...................................163, 179
positions of the ignition .........284
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................95
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................101
daytime running light ...............96
fog lamps ...................................96
headlamps .................................95
headlamps, flash to pass ..........96
instrument panel, dimming .....97
interior lamps ...................99, 102
replacing bulbs ...............102, 105LATCH anchors .........................235
Liftgate ......................155, 159, 171
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........291
Limited-slip axle .......................299
Load limits .................................269
Loading instructions .................275
Locks
autolock ...................................165
childproof ................................169
doors ........................................165
Lubricant specifications ...........401
Lug nuts ....................................340
Lumbar support, seats .....188–189
M
Message center .................131, 141
english/metric button .....136, 146
system check button ......135, 144
warning messages ...........138, 151
Mirrors ...............................115, 117
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................116
fold away .................................117
heated ..............................118–119
programmable memory ..........172
signal .......................................119
Moon roof ..................................126
Motorcraft parts ........365, 383, 400
N
Navigation system .......................83
O
Octane rating ....................387–388
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................372
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P
Parking brake ............................292
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....400
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................119
Power adjustable foot pedals ...119
Power deployable running
boards ........................................120
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................325, 328
Power door locks ......................165
Power liftgate ............................155
Power mirrors ...........................117
Power point ...............................111
Power steering ..................297–298
fluid, checking and adding ....396
fluid, refill capacity ................401
fluid, specifications .................401
Power Windows .........................113
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................299
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 31
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................230
Relays ........................................324
Remote entry system .......169–170
illuminated entry ............174–175
locking/unlocking
doors ................................170–171
opening the trunk ...................171panic alarm .............................172
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................174
replacing the batteries ...........173
Reverse camera .........................309
Reverse sensing system ...........306
Roadside assistance ..................321
Roll stability control .................293
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........245
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........205, 207–210, 212
Safety Canopy ...................222, 224
Safety defects, reporting ..356–357
Safety restraints ........205, 207–212
Belt-Minder...........................214
extension assembly ................213
for adults .........................208–210
for children .............................228
safety belt maintenance .........245
warning light and chime 213–214
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................235
Safety seats for children ..........232
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................406
Satellite Radio Information ........48
Seats ..........................................184
child safety seats ....................232
cleaning ...................................364
climate control ........................193
heated ......................................201
memory seat ...................172, 191
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................178–179
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Servicing your vehicle ..............367
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................400, 405
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................401
Speed control ............................121
Stability system .........................293
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......287
Starting your vehicle ........284–287
jump starting ..........................341
Steering wheel
controls ....................................124
tilting .......................................108
SYNC ............................................83
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................108
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................317
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....263
Warning Displays ......12, 138, 151
Tires ...........................248–249, 331
alignment ................................257
care ..........................................253
changing ..........................331, 335
checking the pressure ............253
inflating ...................................251
label .........................................262
replacing ..................................254
rotating ....................................257safety practices .......................256
sidewall information ...............258
snow tires and chains ............268
spare tire .................................332
terminology .............................250
tire grades ...............................249
treadwear ........................249, 253
Towing .......................................275
recreational towing .................283
trailer towing ..........................275
wrecker ....................................348
Transmission .............................300
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................300, 302
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................397
fluid, refill capacities ..............401
lubricant specifications ..........401
Turn signal ..................................99
U
USB port ......................................41
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................406
Vehicle loading ..........................269
Ventilating your vehicle ...........288
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................370
Water, Driving through .............320
Windows
power .......................................113
rear wiper/washer ...................108
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