
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.
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 theService 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.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal also lists engine displacement.
Please consult yourWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor
complete emission warranty information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When theService
engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected
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A
Accessory delay ..........................58
Adaptive Cruise Control .............63
AdvanceTrac ..............................218
Air cleaner filter ...............309–310
Air conditioning ....................32, 35
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................144–145, 153, 155
and child safety seats ............146
description ..............145, 153, 155
disposal ....................................159
driver airbag ............147, 154, 157
indicator light .................153, 159
operation .................147, 154, 157
passenger airbag .....147, 154, 157
side airbag ...............................153
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................232
AM/FM .........................................16
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................288
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................215–216
Anti-theft system ..............113, 117
arming the system ..................117
disarming a triggered
system .....................................118
triggering .................................119
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................223
fluid, adding ............................307
fluid, checking ........................307Selectshift (SST) ....................226
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....23
B
Battery .......................................286
acid, treating emergencies .....286
jumping a disabled battery ....256
maintenance-free ....................286
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................286
Belt-Minder.............................140
Booster seats .............................172
Brakes ........................................215
anti-lock ...........................215–216
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................216
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................217
shift interlock ..........................222
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....311
Cargo cover .................................58
Cargo net .....................................90
CD ................................................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................248
Child safety seats ......................164
attaching with tether straps ..170
in front seat ............................165
in rear seat ..............................165
LATCH .....................................168
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refill capacities ........................311
service points ..................281–282
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................283
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................283
checking and adding ..............283
dipstick ....................................283
filter, specifications ........285, 310
recommendations ...................285
refill capacities ........................311
specifications ..........................311
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Fail safe cooling ........................293
Fluid capacities .........................311
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................233
Fuel ............................................294
calculating fuel
economy ............................80, 300
cap ...........................................296
capacity ...................................311
choosing the right fuel ...........297
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................303
detergent in fuel .....................298
filler funnel .............................298
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................294, 296, 300
filter, specifications ........294, 310
improving fuel economy ........300
octane rating ...................298, 313
quality ......................................298
running out of fuel .........256, 298safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................294
Fuses ..........................................241
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............296
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................300
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................240
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ........................................46
autolamp system .......................40
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................42
turning on and off ....................40
Heated Seats .....................125–126
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................32, 35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................75
Hood ..........................................280
I
Ignition ...............................208, 313
Illuminated visor mirror .............53
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...164
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................305
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................275
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
Intelligent Access Key ................93
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................103
J
Jack ............................................248
positioning ...............................248
storage .....................................248
Jump-starting your vehicle ......256
K
Keyless entry system ...............111
autolock .....................................96
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..112
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................91, 114
positions of the ignition .........208
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................48–49
LATCH anchors .........................168
Lights, warning and indicator ....10anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........216
Load limits .................................198
Locks
autolock .....................................96
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................94
Lubricant specifications ...........311
Lug nuts ....................................255
Lumbar support, seats .............125
M
Message center .....................78–79
english/metric button ...............82
system check button ................81
warning messages .....................84
Mirrors ...................................58–59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
heated ............................32, 35, 60
programmable memory ..........106
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Moon roof ....................................73
Motorcraft parts ........278, 294, 310
N
Navigation system .......................31
O
Octane rating ............................298
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................283
P
Park Assist ................................227
Parking brake ............................217
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....310
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................133
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................245
Power door locks ........................94
Power mirrors .............................59
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................221
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacity ................311
fluid, specifications .................311
Power Windows ...........................56
Push button start system .........211
R
Radio ............................................16
6-CD in dash .............................16
Rear-view camera system .........230
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................162
Relays ........................................241
Remote entry system .......102–103
illuminated entry ............108, 110
locking/unlocking
doors ................................104–105
opening the trunk ...................105
panic alarm .............................105
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................108
replacing the batteries ...........106
Roadside assistance ..................239
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................131, 135–139Safety Canopy ...................153, 155
Safety defects, reporting ..270–271
Safety restraints ........131, 135–139
Belt-Minder...........................140
extension assembly ................139
for adults .........................136–138
for children .............................159
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................133
warning light and chime ........140
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................168
Safety seats for children ..........164
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................314
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....16
Satellite Radio Information ........28
Seats ..........................................120
child safety seats ....................164
climate control ............32, 35, 126
Cooled .....................................125
easy access/easyout feature ..128
front seats ...............................125
heated ......................................130
Heated and Cooled .................125
memory seat ...................106, 128
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............279
Setting the clock .........................16
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................251
Spark plugs, specifications ......310,
313
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................311
Speed control ..............................60
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Starting your vehicle ........208–210
jump starting ..........................256
push button start system .......211
Steering wheel
controls ......................................72
tilting .........................................53
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................16
CD-MP3 .....................................16
SYNC ............................................31
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........248
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....192
Tires ...........................176–177, 248
alignment ................................184
care ..........................................180
changing ..........................248, 251
checking the pressure ............180
inflating ...................................178
label .........................................191
replacing ..................................182
rotating ....................................184
safety practices .......................183
sidewall information ...............186
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .................................249
terminology .............................177
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ........................176, 181
Towing .......................................204
recreational towing .................207
trailer towing ..........................204wrecker ....................................262
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Transmission .............................222
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....222
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307
Trunk .........................................100
remote release ..................90, 105
Turn signal ..................................47
U
USB port ......................................25
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................314
Vehicle loading ..........................198
Ventilating your vehicle ...........213
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................282
Water, Driving through .............238
Windows
power .........................................56
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................52
checking and adding fluid .....282
replacing wiper blades ...........283
Wrecker towing .........................262
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