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WARNING:Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Battery relearn
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. Flexible fuel vehicles (FFV) must also relearn the ethanol
content of the fuel for optimum driveability and performance. To begin
this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy along with the ethanol content
for flexible fuel vehicles.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
•
For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are operating on E85, you may
experience poor starts or an inability to start the engine and driveability
problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been relearned.
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1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles
(30 km) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (150°F-170°F
[66°C-77°C]).
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cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................84
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................84
programming entry code .........84
Keys .......................................76, 89
positions of the ignition .........173
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................47
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................52–54
Police red/white map light .....281
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
LATCH anchors .........................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........180
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................184
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........263
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button .........24–25
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...................................69–70
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Mobile media system
Police and fleet vehicles ........281
Motorcraftparts ......228, 244, 262
O
Octane rating ....................249–250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................233
P
Parking brake ............................181
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........262
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................196
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