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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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A
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
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................81
Cargo cover .................................93
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................235
Child safety seats ......................155
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Parental MyKey programming ...95
Parking brake ............................208
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................126
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................232
Power mirrors .............................78
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..........................214
fluid, refill capacity ................308
fluid, specifications .................308
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ............................................28
6-CD in dash .............................28
Rear-view camera system .........221
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................153
Relays ........................................228
Remote entry system .......105–106
illuminated entry ............108–109
locking/unlocking doors .........106
opening the trunk ...................107
panic alarm .............................107
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................108
replacing the batteries ...........108
Roadside assistance ..................226S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..125, 128–129, 131, 133
Safety Canopy ...........................147
Safety defects, reporting ..262–263
Safety
restraints ...125, 128–129, 131, 133
Belt-Minder...........................134
extension assembly ................133
for adults .................129, 131, 133
for children .............................151
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................126
warning light and chime ........134
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................159
Safety seats for children ..........155
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................312
Satellite Radio Information ........43
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............327
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................323
Seats ..........................................116
child safety seats ....................155
cleaning ...................................270
climate control ..........................51
front seats ...............................119
heated ................................48, 122
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............273
Setting the clock .........................29
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............150
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