Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center: do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Scheduled Maintenance
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................316
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
Intelligent Access Key ..............114
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................125
J
Jack ............................................291
positioning ...............................291
storage .....................................291
Jump-starting your vehicle ......298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................122
keypad .....................................134
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................135
programming entry code .......134
Keys ...................................114, 136
positions of the ignition .........234
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps ...........................74
replacing bulbs .........................76LATCH anchors .........................192
Liftgate ......106–107, 112–113, 127
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........242
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................122
childproof ................................124
doors ........................................121
Lubricant specifications ...........356
Lug nuts ....................................297
Lumbar support, seats .....145, 147
M
Message center .....................20, 25
warning messages ...............25, 35
Mirrors .........................................87
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................87
fold away ...................................88
heated ........................................88
programmable memory ..........128
side view mirrors (power) .......87
signal .........................................88
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraftparts ..............318, 355
MyFord™ system ..................45, 56
MyKey ........................................115
O
Octane rating ............................340
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................324
Overdrive ...................................251
Index
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