5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level iswithin this
range,the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level isbelow this
mark,engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.
•If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oil
in this chapter.
•Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be
removed from the engine by an
authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
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Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add
only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the
engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until it stops.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
3.7L V6 engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the
current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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Cargo net ...................................142
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................333
Child safety seats ......................226
in front seat ............................227
in rear seat ..............................227
LATCH .....................................230
recommendations ...................224
tether anchorage hardware ...233
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................236
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............364
instrument panel ....................367
interior .....................................368
plastic parts ............................366
washing ....................................363
waxing .....................................364
wheels ......................................364
wiper blades ............................366
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Collision Warning System .........301
Console
overhead ..........................110–111
Controls
power seat ...............................173
steering column ......................131
Coolant
checking and adding ..............384
refill capacities ................387, 414
specifications ..........................414
Cooler ........................................112
Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................310Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................120
Customer Assistance ................323
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................423, 426
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................359
Getting roadside
assistance ................................323
Getting the service
you need .................................355
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................361
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................359
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .......................................100
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................88
windshield .................................88
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................404
engine oil .................................378
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................318, 320
sand .........................................319
snow and ice ...........................321
through water .................319, 322
DVD (if equipped) ......................50
DVD system .................................67
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................350
running out of fuel .........349, 396
Emission control system ..........400
Engine ........................................417
cleaning ...................................364
coolant .....................................384
fail-safe cooling .......................390
idle speed control ...................382
lubrication specifications .......414
refill capacities ........................414
service points ..................374–375
Engine block heater .................280
Engine oil ..................................378
checking and adding ..............378
dipstick ....................................378
filter, specifications ................413
refill capacities ........................414
specifications ..........................414
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................280
F
Fail safe cooling ........................390
Family entertainment system ....67
Fleet MyKey programming ......144
Floor mats .........................137–138
Fluid capacities .........................414
Fog lamps ....................................97
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................317
Freezer ......................................112
Fuel ............................................391calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 397
cap ...........................................393
capacity ...................................414
choosing the right fuel ...........394
detergent in fuel .....................396
filler funnel .............................396
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................391, 393, 397
filter, specifications ........391, 413
fuel pump shut-off ..................324
improving fuel economy ........397
octane rating ...................395, 417
quality ......................................395
running out of fuel .........349, 396
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................391
Fuses ..........................................325
G
Garage door opener ..................134
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............393
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................397
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................324
Headlamps ...................................95
aiming ......................................101
autolamp system .......................96
bulb specifications ..................106
daytime running lights ...........100
flash to pass ............................100
high beam .................................97
replacing bulbs .......................106
turning on and off ....................95
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automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................118
fold away .................................119
heated ................................88, 119
programmable memory ..........159
side view mirrors (power) .....118
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraftparts ..............371, 413
MyKey ........................................144
N
Navigation system .......................87
O
Octane rating ............................395
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................378
Overdrive ...................................293
P
Parental MyKey programming .144
Park Assist ................................303
Parking brake ............................283
Parts (see Motorcraftparts) .413
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................194
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................120
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot pedals ...120
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................330
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................138Power mirrors ...........................118
Power point ...............................113
Power steering ..........................290
fluid, checking and adding ....403
fluid, refill capacity ................414
fluid, specifications .................414
Power Windows .........................115
Push button start system
.........278
R
Radio
............................................32
Rear heated seats
.....................187
Rear heated/cooled seats
.........187
Rear seat entertainment
system
..........................................67
Rear view camera display
..........37
Rear-view camera system
.........299
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children
......................................224
Refrigerator
...............................112
Relays
........................................325
Remote entry system
.......156–157
illuminated entry
............161–162
locking/unlocking doors
.........158
opening the trunk
...................159
panic alarm
.............................158
replacement/additional
transmitters
.............................161
replacing the batteries
...........160
Reverse sensing system
...........296
Roadside assistance
..................323
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