Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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AdvanceTracFeatures
Control
switch
functions“Sliding
car”
icon
“Sliding car
off”
icon
ESCTraction
Control
Default at
start-upIlluminated
during bulb
checkIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabled Enabled
Control switch
pressed
momentarilyNot
illuminatedIlluminated
solidEnabled Disabled
Control switch
pressed again
after
deactivationNot
illuminatedNot
illuminatedEnabled Enabled
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
•Some noise is normal during operation. If excessive, check for low
power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
•Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on
the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.5L V6 Duratec engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Transmission fluid dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
10. Engine coolant reservoir
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indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If theService engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if theService engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer toscheduled maintenance information.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil
1
5.5 quarts (5.2L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
1
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W-20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W-20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant 10.0 quarts (9.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission
fluid7.4 quarts (7.0L)
3
Motorcraft Premium
Automatic Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW /
WSS-M2C924-A
Rear Differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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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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Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....301
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................124
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ........................90
Power mirrors .............................76
Power point .................................72
Power steering ..........................209
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacity ................302
fluid, specifications .................302
Power Windows ...........................73
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .................................74, 97
R
Radio ............................................29
6-CD in dash .............................29
Rear-view camera system .........217
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................154
Relays ........................................234
Remote entry system .................96
illuminated entry ............100–101
locking/unlocking doors .....96–97
opening the trunk .....................98
opening the windows .........74, 97
panic alarm ...............................97
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............99
Reverse sensing system ...........215
Roadside assistance ..................232S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........123, 126, 128–130
Safety Canopy ...........................146
Safety defects, reporting ..........262
Safety
restraints ...........123, 126, 128–131
Belt-Minder...........................132
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................128–130
for children .............................152
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................124
warning light and
chime ...............................131–132
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................162
Safety seats for children ..........156
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................306
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....29
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ..........................................109
child safety seats ....................156
climate control ........................116
front seats ...............................115
memory seat .....................98, 114
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................102
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................103
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Setting the clock .........................30
Side air curtain .........................148
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................301, 305
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................302
Speed control ..............................77
Starting your vehicle ........198–200
jump starting ..........................248
Steering wheel
controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................69
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................29
CD-MP3 .....................................29
SYNC..........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....186
Tires ...........................171–172, 241
alignment ................................179
care ..........................................175
changing ..................................241
checking the pressure ............175
inflating ...................................173
label .........................................185
replacing ..................................177
rotating ....................................179
safety practices .......................178
sidewall information ...............180
snow tires and chains ............191
spare tire .................................242
terminology .............................172
tire grades ...............................172
treadwear ........................171, 176
Towing .......................................196recreational towing .................196
trailer towing ..........................196
wrecker ....................................254
Transmission .............................211
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....210
fluid, refill capacities ..............302
lubricant specifications ..........302
Trunk ...........................................94
remote release ....................87, 98
Turn signal ..................................57
U
USB port ......................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................306
Vehicle loading ..........................191
Ventilating your vehicle ...........201
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................273
Water, Driving through .............231
Windows
opening using remote entry
system .................................74, 97
power .........................................73
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................68
checking and adding fluid .....273
replacing wiper blades ...........273
Wrecker towing .........................254
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