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Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Note:During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more),
fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can damage rubber and other
polymers in the fuel system and may also clog small holes.
A quality fuel stabilizer should be added whenever actual or expected
storage periods exceed 30 days. Follow the instructions on the label. The
vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive
throughout the fuel system.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
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Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................209
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........214
Air cleaner filter ...............304, 307
Air conditioning ....................48, 51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................48
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................139, 147
and child safety seats ............141
description ......................139, 147
disposal ....................................150
driver airbag ....................141, 148
indicator light .........................150
operation .........................141, 148
passenger airbag .............141, 148
side airbag ...............................147
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................284
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................208
Anti-theft system ..............109, 113
arming the system ..................114
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............216
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................216
fluid, adding ............................302
fluid, checking ........................302
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specification ..................308
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Auxiliary power point .................74Axle
lubricant specifications ..........308
refill capacities ........................308
traction lok ..............................214
B
Battery .......................................281
acid, treating emergencies .....281
battery saver .............................56
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................281
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................281
Belt-Minder
.............................134
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........223
Booster seats .............................166
Brakes ........................................207
anti-lock ...................................208
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................208
fluid, checking and adding ....302
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specifications .................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
parking ....................................208
shift interlock ..........................214
Bulbs ............................................61
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....308
Car2U
Home Automation
System .........................................81
Cargo cover .................................93
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................235
Child safety seats ......................155
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................301
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................268
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................59
J
Jack ............................................235
positioning ...............................235
storage .....................................235
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................101–102
Keys .....................................94, 111
positions of the ignition .........202
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................62
daytime running light ...............58
fog lamps ...................................57
headlamps .................................56
headlamps, flash to pass ..........58
instrument panel, dimming .....59
interior lamps .....................61, 63
replacing bulbs .........................63
LATCH anchors .........................159
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........208Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................214
Load limits .................................192
Locks ..........................................100
autolock ...........................101–102
doors ........................................100
Lubricant specifications ...........308
Lug nuts ....................................250
Lumbar support, seats .............122
M
Manual transmission .................218
fluid capacities ........................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
reverse .....................................220
Message center ...........................19
display color ..............................24
english/metric button ...............24
MyColor display ........................24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................77–78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................77
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Motorcraft
parts ..............272, 307
MyKey ..........................................95
N
Navigation system .......................47
O
Octane rating ....................293–294
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................278
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