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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Press the lock
tab to release the blade and pull the
wiper blade down toward the
windshield to remove it from the
arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper 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 the
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.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level isbetween the lower and upper holes or between
the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application),the oil
level is acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower
hole or the MIN mark, add
enough oil to raise the level
within the lower and upper holes
or within the MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
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•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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exterior ....................................265
instrument panel ....................264
interior .....................................265
plastic parts ............................263
safety belts ..............................265
washing ....................................260
waxing .....................................261
wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................263
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47–49
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................30
AM/FM/CD .................................32
Compass, electronic ....................24
calibration .................................24
set zone adjustment .................24
Controls
power seat .................................87
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............277
refill capacities ................280, 306
specifications ..........................306
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................224
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................316
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................258
Getting roadside assistance ...224
Getting the service you
need .........................................253
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................257D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................298
engine oil .................................271
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................297
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................223
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................245
Emergency Flashers .................225
Emission control system ..........293
Engine ........................................310
cleaning ...................................262
coolant .....................................277
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................281
idle speed control ...................274
lubrication specifications .......306
refill capacities ........................306
service points ..................269–270
starting after a collision .........226
Engine block heater .................195
Engine oil ..................................271
checking and adding ..............271
dipstick ....................................271
filter, specifications ........273, 305
recommendations ...................273
refill capacities ........................306
specifications ..........................306
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................72
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........192
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................54
replacing bulbs .........................57
LATCH anchors .........................121
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................167
Loading instructions .................174
Locks
autolock .....................................72
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........306
Lug nuts ....................................244
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Message center ...........................21
english/metric button ...............26
warning messages .....................26
Mirrors ...................................65–66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraft
parts ..............266, 305
N
Navigation system .......................46
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
P
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft

parts) .........................................305
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................231
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................204
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacity ................306
fluid, specifications .................306
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................205
R
Radio ......................................29, 31
Rear-view camera system .........219
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................115
Relays ........................................228
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