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Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....410
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................114
Cargo management system ......127
CD ................................................49
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................332
Child safety seats ......................208
attaching with tether
straps .......................................217
in front seat ....................209, 215
in rear seat ......................209, 215
LATCH .....................................215
recommendations ...................206
Child safety
seats - booster seats .................222
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............357
instrument panel ............362–363
interior .....................................364
plastic parts ............................361
safety belts ..............................364
washing ....................................355
waxing .....................................356
wheels ......................................356
wiper blades ............................361
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ...........66,
69, 71, 74
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................50
AM/FM Stereo ...........................49
Compass, electronic ....................96
calibration .................................97
set zone adjustment .................97
Console ........................................96Controls
power seat ...............................162
steering column ......................111
Coolant
checking and adding ..............381
refill capacities ................384, 410
specifications ..........................410
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................108
Customer Assistance ................321
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................422, 425
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................352
Getting roadside assistance ...321
Getting the service
you need .................................347
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................353
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................351
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................81
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors ...........................69, 71, 74
windshield .....................69, 71, 74
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................403
engine oil .................................375
Driving under special
conditions ..................297, 314, 317
sand .........................................316
snow and ice ...........................318
through water .................316, 320
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flash to pass ..............................81
high beam .................................81
replacing bulbs .........................87
turning on and off ....................80
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................66, 69, 71, 74
Hood ..........................................369
I
Ignition ...............................272, 415
Illuminated visor mirror .............95
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................208
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................401
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................362–363
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ............................................332
positioning ...............................332
storage .....................................332
Jump-starting your vehicle ......341
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................141
keypad .....................................151
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................152
programming entry code .......151
Keys ...........................133, 153–154
positions of the ignition .........272L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................80
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................86
daytime running light ...............81
fog lamps ...................................80
headlamps .................................80
headlamps, flash to pass ..........81
interior lamps ...........................84
replacing bulbs ...................87, 91
LATCH anchors .........................215
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........279
Limited-slip axle .......................288
Loading instructions .................258
Load limits .................................251
Locks
autolock ...................................141
childproof ................................144
doors ........................................140
Lubricant specifications ...........410
Lug nuts ....................................340
Lumbar support, seats .....161–162
M
Message center ...............19–20, 30
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages ...............24, 39
Mirrors ...............................103–104
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................103
fold away .................................105
heated ....................69, 71, 74, 105
programmable memory ..........147
side view mirrors (power) .....104
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