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Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills.A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand
the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse
over a hill without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over.
It is better to back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application
and brake overheating. Do not
descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually
shift to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have
to be turning in order to steer the
vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do
not “pump” the brakes.
Driving on snow and ice
Note:Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
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•DO NOT MIXdifferent colors or types of coolant in your vehicle.
Make sure the correct coolant is used.DO NOT MIXrecycled coolant
and new (unused) coolant together in the vehicle. Mixing of engine
coolants may harm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an
improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components
and may void the warranty. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives
as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems.
This damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•
Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed
with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol and other
liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and
water to the FULL COLD level. For all other vehicles which have a
coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by
following these steps:
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
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Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
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High fluid level
Type A
Type B
Fluid levels above the zone, identified by the arrows in the above figures,
may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick blade. Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
Type A
Type B
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an authorized
dealer.
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
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CD ................................................29
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................243
Child safety seats ......................152
attaching with tether straps ..161
in front seat ............................153
in rear seat ..............................153
LATCH .....................................158
recommendations ...................150
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................163
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............267
instrument panel ....................269
interior .....................................270
plastic parts ............................268
washing ....................................265
waxing .....................................266
wheels ......................................266
wiper blades ............................268
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 51
Clutch
fluid ..........................................305
operation while driving ..........215
recommended shift speeds ....216
Compass, electronic ....................72
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................73
Console ........................................74
overhead ....................................72
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................82
Coolant
checking and adding ..............285
refill capacities ................289, 314
specifications ..........................314Cross Traffic Alert ....................221
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................80
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................234
Ford Extended Service Plan...322
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............262
Getting roadside assistance ...234
Getting the service you
need .........................................258
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................263
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................57
Defrost
windshield .................................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...306
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................214, 228, 231
sand .........................................229
snow and ice ...........................231
through water .................230, 233
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
running out of fuel .........250, 298
Emission control system ..........302
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Engine ........................................317
cleaning ...................................267
coolant .....................................285
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................283
lubrication specifications .......314
refill capacities ........................314
service points ..................275–276
Engine block heater .................200
Engine oil ..................................278
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................278
checking and adding ..............278
dipstick ....................................278
filter, specifications ........282, 313
recommendations ...................282
refill capacities ........................314
specifications ..........................314
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................199
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....292
Fluid capacities .........................314
Fog lamps ....................................57
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................227
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel economy...20, 299
cap ...........................................295
capacity ...................................314
choosing the right fuel ...........296
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................302
detergent in fuel .....................298
filler funnel .............................298filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................292, 295, 299
filter, specifications ........291, 313
fuel pump shut-off ..................236
improving fuel economy ........299
octane rating ...................296, 317
quality ......................................297
running out of fuel .........250, 298
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................292
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................292, 296
Fuses ..................................236–237
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............295
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................299
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................235
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................59
autolamp system .......................56
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................58
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................56
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................48, 51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................274
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