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•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
WARNING:Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth.
2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more
thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot
be completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using a
commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive
interiors.
3. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product
to a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled
area–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with MotorcraftProfessional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with MotorcraftSpot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use
MotorcraftMulti-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the fluid. Refer toscheduled
maintenance information.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Turn the steering wheel left and
right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level.
5. If the fluid is below the MIN line, add fluid in small amounts until it
reaches the correct level (between the MIN and MAX lines). Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for
the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the MIN and
MAX lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately. If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN line, a brake
warning lamp will come on.
Brake fluid should not be allowed to contact the eyes and skin. If this
happens, promptly wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction.
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plastic parts ............................208
safety belts ..............................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................207
wiper blades ............................209
Clock ......................................20–21
Console ........................................52
overhead ....................................53
Controls
steering column ........................58
Coolant
checking and adding ..............220
refill capacities ................223, 242
specifications ..........................242
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................56
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................250
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................203
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service you
need .........................................199
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................204
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................203
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................238
engine oil .................................216Doors
central unlocking ......................62
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................173
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................192
Emission control system ..........234
Engine ........................................245
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................220
fail-safe cooling .......................224
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication specifications .......242
refill capacities ........................242
service points ..................214–215
Engine block heater .................158
Engine oil ..................................216
checking and adding ..............216
dipstick ....................................216
filter, specifications ........217, 241
recommendations ...................217
refill capacities ........................242
specifications ..........................242
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Fail safe cooling ........................224
Fluid capacities .........................242
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................166
Fuel ............................................226
calculating fuel economy .......231
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Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................114
Safety seats for children ..........110
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................246
Seats ............................................71
child safety seats ....................110
front seats .................................74
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............212
Setting the clock .........................20
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................241, 245
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................242
Speed control ..............................56
Starting your vehicle ........155–157
jump starting ..........................192
Steering wheel
controls ......................................58
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....140
Tires ...........................126–127, 183
alignment ................................134
care ..........................................130
changing ..........................183, 187
checking the pressure ............130inflating ...................................128
label .........................................140
replacing ..................................132
rotating ....................................134
safety practices .......................133
sidewall information ...............135
snow tires and chains ............147
spare tire .................................184
terminology .............................127
tire grades ...............................127
treadwear ........................126, 131
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................197
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........242
Transmission .............................169
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....168
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................238
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
Trunk
remote release ..........................64
Turn signal ..................................42
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................246
Vehicle loading ..........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........158
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................215
Water, Driving through .............173
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