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Oil Change Service Interval* 11 12 13 14 15
Change engine oil and filter•••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth•••••
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag•••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)•••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a
dipstick); consult dealer for requirements•••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and
parking brake•••••
Inspect engine cooling system for strength, and hoses•••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields•••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)•••••
Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod
ends, driveshaft and U-joints if equipped with grease fittings•••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)•••
*Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the instrument cluster message center
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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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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