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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm
away from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to
release the blade from the arm and
pull the blade away from the arm to
remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place.
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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•Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, 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 operating 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.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
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 and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Fuel tank19.0 gallons
(71.9 L)——
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. To determine your vehicle’s coolant type
(color), check your coolant reservoir.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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Cargo net ...................................108
CD ................................................30
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................287
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether
straps .......................................197
in front seat ............................190
in rear seat ..............................190
LATCH .....................................194
recommendations ...................188
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................199
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............320
instrument panel ....................322
interior .....................................323
plastic parts ............................321
washing ....................................318
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................319
wiper blades ............................321
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ......................48, 51, 53
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................31
Collision Warning System .........260
Compass, electronic ....................76
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................76
Console
overhead ....................................75
Controls
power seat ...............................145
steering column ........................95
Coolant
checking and adding ..............336refill capacities ................340, 360
specifications ..........................360
Cross Traffic Alert ....................263
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................84
Cupholder(s) .............................156
Customer Assistance ................277
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................369
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................315
Getting roadside assistance ...277
Getting the service you
need .........................................311
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................316
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................315
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................63
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................51
windshield ...........................51, 53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................355
engine oil .................................331
Doors
central unlocking ....................112
Driving under special
conditions ..........................271, 274
sand .........................................272
snow and ice ...........................275
through water .................273, 276
E
Electronic message center .........19
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................304
running out of fuel .........303, 347
Emission control system ..........351
Engine ........................................363
cleaning ...................................320
coolant .....................................336
fail-safe cooling .......................341
idle speed control ...................334
lubrication specifications .......360
refill capacities ........................360
service points ..................328–329
Engine block heater .................240
Engine oil ..................................331
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................331
checking and adding ..............331
dipstick ....................................331
filter, specifications ........333, 359
recommendations ...................333
refill capacities ........................360
specifications ..........................360
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................239
F
Fail safe cooling ........................341
Fleet MyKey programming ......134
Fluid capacities .........................360
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................270
Fuel ............................................342
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 348
cap ...........................................344
capacity ...................................360
choosing the right fuel ...........345comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................351
detergent in fuel .....................346
filler funnel .............................347
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................342, 344, 348
filter, specifications ........342, 359
improving fuel economy ........348
octane rating ...................346, 363
quality ......................................346
running out of fuel .........303, 347
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................342
Fuses ..........................................279
G
Garage door opener ....................97
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............344
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................348
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................278
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................64
autolamp system .......................59
bulb specifications ....................67
daytime running lights .............63
flash to pass ..............................63
high beam .................................60
replacing bulbs .........................68
turning on and off ....................59
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................48, 51, 53
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................98
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Motorcraft parts ................324, 359
Multi-contour seats ...................144
MyKey ........................................134
N
Navigation system .......................47
O
Octane rating ............................346
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................331
Overdrive ...................................251
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................134
Parking brake ............................243
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....359
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................159
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................84
Power adjustable foot pedals .....84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................284
Power door locks ......................111
Power mirrors .............................83
Power point .................................79
Power steering ..........................248
fluid, checking and adding ....354
fluid, refill capacity ................360
fluid, specifications .................360
Power Windows ...........................79Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................121
Push button start system .........237
R
Radio ............................................30
6-CD in dash .............................30
Rear heated seats .....................157
Rear-view camera system .........258
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................188
Relays ........................................279
Remote entry system .......118, 120
illuminated entry ....................125
locking/unlocking doors .........121
opening the trunk ...................122
opening the windows .............121
panic alarm .............................122
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................125
replacing the batteries ...........123
Reverse sensing system ...........256
Roadside assistance ..................277
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158, 161–165
Safety Canopy ...................180, 182
Safety defects, reporting ..........317
Safety restraints ........158, 161–165
Belt-Minder
...........................167
extension assembly ................166
for adults .........................162–165
for children .............................186
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