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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 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 steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends,
driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate 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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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
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 (not required on
Fiesta or vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission).
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid.
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .........192, 195–196, 198,
200–201
Safety Canopy ...................216, 218
Safety defects, reporting ..361–362
Safety restraints .......192, 195–198,
200–201
Belt-Minder...........................202
extension assembly ................200
for adults .................196, 198, 200
for children .............................222
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................194
warning light and
chime ...............................201–202
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................230
Safety seats for children ..........226
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................418
Satellite Radio .............................64
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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............433
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................429
Seats ..........................................170
child safety seats ....................226
cleaning ...................................369
climate control ..........88, 176, 188
easy access/easyout feature ..178
front seats .......................175, 187
heated ......................................187
memory seat ...................159, 177
second row seats ............182, 185
third row seats ........185, 188–189
Second-row power fold seat ....185SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................163
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................165
Servicing your vehicle ..............372
Setting the clock .........................40
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............221
Sound features ............................53
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................336
Spark plugs, specifications ......413,
417
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................414
Speed control ............................120
Starting your vehicle ........276–278
jump starting ..........................350
push button start system .......278
Steering wheel
controls ....................................131
tilting .......................................109
SYNC..........................................87
System limitations ......................58
T
Temporary mobility kit .............340
Third-row power fold seat .......190
Tilt steering wheel ....................109
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....257
Tires ...........................242–243, 333
alignment ................................250
care ..........................................246
changing ..........................333, 336
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checking the pressure ............246
inflating ...................................244
label .........................................256
replacing ..................................248
rotating ....................................250
safety practices .......................249
sidewall information ...............251
snow tires and chains ............262
spare tire .................................334
Temporary mobility kit ..........340
terminology .............................243
tire grades ...............................243
treadwear ........................242, 247
Towing .......................................270
recreational towing .................275
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............273
trailer towing ..........................270
wrecker ....................................353
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................273
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............414
lubricant specifications ..........414
Transmission .............................293
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....292
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................404
Troubleshooting ..........................58Turn signal ................................103
U
Universal garage door opener ..134
USB port ......................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................419
Vehicle loading ..........................263
Ventilating your vehicle ...........280
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................376
Water, Driving through .............322
Windows
power .......................................115
rear wiper/washer ...................109
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................108
checking and adding fluid .....376
liftgate reservoir .....................376
replacing wiper blades ...377–378
Wrecker towing .........................353
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