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To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level isbetween the lower and upper holes or between
the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application),the oil
level is acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough
oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes or within the
MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the
current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
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•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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exterior ....................................252
instrument panel ....................249
interior .....................................250
plastic parts ............................248
safety belts ..............................250
washing ....................................246
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................247
wiper blades ............................249
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47–49
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................30
AM/FM/CD .................................32
Compass, electronic ....................26
calibration .................................26
set zone adjustment .................26
Controls
power seat .................................87
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............263
refill capacities ................266, 294
specifications ..........................294
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................210
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................307, 310
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................243
Getting roadside assistance ...210
Getting the service
you need .................................238
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................244
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................242D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................283
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................209
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emergency Flashers .................212
Emission control system ..........279
Engine ........................................301
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................263
fail-safe cooling .......................267
idle speed control ...................260
lubrication specifications .......294
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................256–257
starting after a collision .........212
Engine block heater .................184
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........259, 293
recommendations ...................259
refill capacities ........................294
specifications ..........................294
Event data recording ....................8
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Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........181
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................54
replacing bulbs .........................57
LATCH anchors .........................121
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........187
Load limits .................................163
Loading instructions .................170
Locks
autolock .....................................72
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........294
Lug nuts ....................................231
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Message center ...........................21
english/metric button ...............26
warning messages .....................26
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Motorcraftparts ..............253, 293
N
Navigation system .......................46O
Octane rating ............................274
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
P
Parking brake ............................187
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................293
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................218
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................193
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacity ................294
fluid, specifications .................294
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................194
R
Radio ......................................29, 31
Rear-view camera system .........206
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................115
Relays ........................................214
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking doors ..........72,
78–79
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
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