Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs.
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
– Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
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attaching with tether straps ..161
in front seat ............................156
in rear seat ..............................156
LATCH .....................................159
recommendations ...................153
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................268
interior .....................................269
plastic parts ............................267
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................265
wheels ......................................265
wiper blades ............................267
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 51
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................302
operation while driving ..........218
recommended shift speeds ....219
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................73
Controls
power seat ...............................120
steering column ........................80
Convertible ..................................88
cleaning ...................................268
installation of the boot .............90
lowering the convertible top ...88
raising the convertible top ......91
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................287, 308specifications ..........................308
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................78
Customer Assistance ................226
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................317, 320
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................260
Getting roadside assistance ...226
Getting the service you
need .........................................256
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................262
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................260
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................58
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................51
windshield .................................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................302
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................................218
through water .........................225
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
running out of fuel .........251, 294
Emission control system ..........299
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Spark plugs,
specifications .....................307, 311
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................308
Speed control ..............................78
Starting your
vehicle ........................202–203, 205
jump starting ..........................251
Steering wheel
controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................70
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................28
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................47
T
Temporary mobility kit .............241
Tilt steering wheel ......................70
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....186
Tires ...........................171–172, 235
alignment ................................179
care ..........................................175
changing ..........................235, 238
checking the pressure ............175
inflating ...................................173
label .........................................185
replacing ..................................177
rotating ....................................179
safety practices .......................178
sidewall information ...............180
snow tires and chains ............191
spare tire .................................236
Temporary mobility kit ..........241
terminology .............................172
tire grades ...............................172treadwear ........................171, 176
Towing .......................................199
recreational towing .................201
trailer towing ..........................199
wrecker ....................................254
Traction Control Sport Mode ...214
Traction-lok rear axle ...............214
Transmission
automatic operation ...............216
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....214
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................302
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................303
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
lubricant specifications ..........308
manual operation ....................218
Trunk .........................................103
remote release ..................93, 107
Turn signal ..................................61
U
Universal garage door opener ....81
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................312
Vehicle loading ..........................192
Ventilating your vehicle ...........205
Visor storage system ..................71
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................277
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