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vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent
coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants
may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and
smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:
•The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer.
•The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A),
available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid contains
special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot
wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car
wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear
worn or do not function properly.
•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer
surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft
cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield
with water.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white
cotton cloth.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•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.
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•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, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use
Motorcraft Multi-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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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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attaching with tether
straps .......................................164
in front seat ............................157
in rear seat ..............................157
LATCH .....................................162
recommendations ...................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................167
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................266
interior .....................................267
plastic parts ............................265
washing ....................................263
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................264
wiper blades ............................265
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......45, 48
Clock ............................................29
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD/MP3 ........................30
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................71
set zone adjustment .................71
Console
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................80
Coolant
checking and adding ..............280
refill capacities ................283, 302
specifications ..........................302
Cross Traffic Alert ....................219
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................77
Cupholder(s) .............................123Customer Assistance ................232
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................310
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............260
Getting roadside assistance ...232
Getting the service you
need .........................................256
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................261
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................259
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Defrost
windshield .................................48
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................298
engine oil .................................274
Driving under special
conditions ..................214, 227, 229
sand .........................................228
snow and ice ...........................230
through water .................228, 231
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................248
running out of fuel .........248, 290
Emission control system ..........294
Engine ........................................305
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................280
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Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................156
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................296
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................266
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................241
positioning ...............................241
storage .....................................241
Jump-starting your vehicle ......248
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................90
keypad .....................................102
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................103
programming entry code .......102
Keys .....................................88, 105
positions of the ignition .........198
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................53
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps ...........................58replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................162
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........204
Load limits .................................191
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................94
doors ..........................................90
Lubricant specifications ...........302
Lug nuts ....................................247
Lumbar support, seats .............114
M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................21
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors .........................................76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................77
programmable memory ............98
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................82
Motorcraft parts ................269, 301
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................289
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................274
P
Parking brake ............................204
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