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WARNING:Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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•Do not mix coolants. Add the coolant type originally equipped
in your vehicle.Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitiesin this chapter.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives
as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems.
This damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol
and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and
water to the FULL COLD level. For all other vehicles which have a
coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by
following these steps:
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, to
within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir.
If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiator
until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking engine coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
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Child safety seats ......................203
in front seat ............................204
in rear seat ..............................204
LATCH .....................................207
recommendations ...................201
tether anchorage hardware ...210
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................213
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............336
instrument panel ....................339
interior .....................................340
plastic parts ............................338
washing ....................................334
waxing .....................................335
wheels ......................................335
wiper blades ............................338
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................68, 71, 74
Clock ............................................93
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................29
Compass, electronic ....................94
calibration .................................95
set zone adjustment .................95
Console
overhead ....................................94
Controls
power seat ...............................156
steering column ......................106
Coolant
checking and adding ..............354
refill capacities ................357, 379
specifications ..........................379
Cooler ..........................................97
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................104Customer Assistance ................292
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................388
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................331
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................327
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................332
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................330
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................82
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................74
windshield .................................74
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................374
engine oil .................................349
Driving under special
conditions ..........................287, 289
sand .........................................288
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
DVD system .................................46
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................319
running out of fuel .........319, 365
Emission control system ..........370
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Satellite Radio Information ........43
Seats ..........................................151
child safety seats ....................203
climate control ..........................74
easy access/easyout feature ..159
front seats ...............................154
heated ........................71, 158, 167
memory seat ...................135, 159
second row seats ............162, 165
third row seats ........165, 168–169
Second-row power fold seat ....164
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................138
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................140
Servicing your vehicle ..............343
Setting the clock .........................29
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............198
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........304
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................378, 382
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................379
Speed control ............................104
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................319
Steering wheel
controls ....................................106
tilting .........................................92
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................28
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................67
T
Temporary mobility kit .............309Tilt steering wheel ......................92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....236
Tires ...........................220–221, 302
alignment ................................228
care ..........................................224
changing ..................302, 304–305
checking the pressure ............224
inflating ...................................222
label .........................................235
replacing ..................................226
rotating ....................................229
safety practices .......................228
sidewall information ...............230
snow tires and chains ............241
spare tire .................................302
Temporary mobility kit ..........309
terminology .............................221
tire grades ...............................221
treadwear ........................220, 225
Towing .......................................249
recreational towing .................253
trailer towing ..........................249
wrecker ....................................325
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............379
lubricant specifications ..........379
Transmission .............................270
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....269
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................374
Turn signal ..................................84
U
Universal garage door opener ..109
USB port ......................................39
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