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Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
WARNING:If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below
40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure
to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or
accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
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 toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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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 within the
normal range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap 1/4 turn
until it stops.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil recommendations
2.3L engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft
SAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
vehicle’s engine.
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wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................228
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Clutch
fluid ..........................................262
operation while driving ..........176
recommended shift speeds ....177
Console ........................................56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............244
refill capacities ................249, 268
specifications ..........................268
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................188
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................278
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................222
Getting roadside assistance ...188
Getting the service you
need .........................................218
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45
Dipstick
engine oil .................................237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................266Driving under special
conditions ..................178, 181, 184
sand .........................................183
snow and ice ...........................185
through water .................183, 187
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emergency Flashers .................189
Emission control system ..........258
Engine ........................................272
cleaning ...................................227
coolant .....................................244
idle speed control ...................242
lubrication specifications .......268
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..................234–235
starting after a collision .........190
Engine block heater .................162
Engine oil ..................................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........240, 267
recommendations ...................240
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................268
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................162
F
Fluid capacities .........................268
Fog lamps ....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......178
driving off road .......................180
electronic shift ........................179
indicator light .........................179
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instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................48, 50
replacing bulbs .........................50
LATCH anchors .........................110
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........165
Load limits .................................140
Loading instructions .................147
Locks
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................210
M
Manual transmission .................176
fluid capacities ........................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
reverse .....................................177
Mirrors .........................................58
fold away ...................................59
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................58–59
Motorcraft
parts ......231, 250, 267
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................166
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................76Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................194
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .......................58–59
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................268
fluid, specifications .................268
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................172
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 26
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................103
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system .................62
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............64
Roadside assistance ..................188
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 75, 78–79, 81–83
Safety Canopy .......................98–99
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints .. 75, 78–79, 81–83
Belt-Minder
.............................85
extension assembly ..................84
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