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•If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oil
in this chapter.
•Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be
removed from the engine by an
authorized dealer.
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 operating 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
until it stops.
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.
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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.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level, or within the
COLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine coolant
reservoir (depending upon application).
•Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
engine coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool,until the appropriate fill level is obtained. If coolant is
filled to the COLD FILL RANGE or FULL COLD level when the engine is
not cool, the system will remain underfilled.
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Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
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Child safety seats ......................196
attaching with tether
straps .......................................202
in front seat ............................196
in rear seat ..............................196
LATCH .....................................200
recommendations ...................194
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................205
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............322
instrument panel ....................324
interior .....................................325
plastic parts ............................323
safety belts ..............................325
washing ....................................321
waxing .....................................321
wheels ......................................322
wiper blades ............................323
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................60, 62, 64, 66
Clock ............................................49
Collision Warning System .........271
Console ........................................91
overhead ....................................90
Controls
power seat ...............................152
steering column ......................105
Convertible
cleaning ...................................324
Coolant
checking and adding ..............338
refill capacities ................341, 364
specifications ..........................364
Cross Traffic Alert ....................275
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................95Cupholder(s) .............................160
Customer Assistance ................289
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................373, 376
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................317
Getting roadside assistance ...289
Getting the service you
need .........................................313
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................319
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................317
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................76
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................357
engine oil .................................333
Driving under special
conditions ..................265, 283, 286
sand .........................................284
snow and ice ...........................286
through water .................285, 288
E
Electronic message center ...19, 30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................307
running out of fuel .........307, 349
Emission control system ..........353
Engine ........................................367
cleaning ...................................322
coolant .....................................338
fail-safe cooling .......................342
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idle speed control ...................336
lubrication specifications .......364
refill capacities ........................364
service points ..................331–332
Engine block heater .................248
Engine oil ..................................333
checking and adding ..............333
dipstick ....................................333
filter, specifications ........335, 363
recommendations ...................335
refill capacities ........................364
specifications ..........................364
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................248
F
Fail safe cooling ........................342
Fleet MyKey programming ......120
Floor mats .................................112
Fluid capacities .........................364
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................282
Fuel ............................................344
calculating fuel economy .......350
cap ...........................................346
capacity ...................................364
choosing the right fuel ...........348
detergent in fuel .....................349
filler funnel .............................349
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................344, 346, 351
filter, specifications ........344, 363
fuel pump shut-off ..................291
improving fuel economy ........350
octane rating ...................348, 367
quality ......................................348
running out of fuel .........307, 349safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................344
Fuses ..................................291–292
G
Garage door opener ..................108
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............346
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................350
Gauges ...................................18–19
H
Hazard flashers .........................290
Head restraints .........................157
Headlamps ...................................75
aiming ..................................77–78
autolamp system .......................75
bulb specifications ....................81
daytime running lights .............76
flash to pass ..............................76
high beam .................................76
replacing bulbs .........................82
turning on and off ....................75
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................60, 62, 64, 66
Hill start assist ..........................264
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................108
Hood ..........................................330
I
Ignition ...............................243, 367
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
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