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Normal Scheduled Maintenance
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the message
centerChange engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles)
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 wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
Scheduled Maintenance
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attaching with tether
straps .......................................194
in front seat ............................189
in rear seat ..............................189
LATCH .....................................192
recommendations ...................186
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................197
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............313
instrument panel ....................316
interior .....................................317
plastic parts ............................315
safety belts ..............................317
washing ....................................312
waxing .....................................312
wheels ......................................313
wiper blades ............................315
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or
Heating) .....................57, 59, 61, 63
Clock ............................................46
Collision Warning System .........262
Console ........................................84
overhead ....................................83
Controls
power seat ...............................145
steering column ........................98
Convertible
cleaning ...................................316
Coolant
checking and adding ..............330
refill capacities ................333, 356
specifications ..........................356
Cross Traffic Alert ....................267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................89
Cupholder(s) .............................153Customer Assistance ................280
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................367, 370
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................308
Getting roadside assistance ...280
Getting the service
you need .................................304
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................310
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................308
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................349, 352
engine oil .................................324
Driving under special
conditions ..................256, 274, 277
sand .........................................276
snow and ice ...........................278
through water .................276, 279
E
Electronic message center ...20, 25
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................298
running out of fuel .........298, 341
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................360
cleaning ...................................313
coolant .....................................330
fail-safe cooling .......................335
idle speed control ...................328
lubrication specifications .......356
Index
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front seats .......................144, 147
memory seat ...................128, 148
Second-row power fold seat ....151
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................134
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................136
Servicing your vehicle ..............319
Setting the clock .........................46
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................294
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................355, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................356
Speed control ..............................89
Starting your vehicle ........234–236
jump starting ..........................298
push button start system .......237
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................82
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218
Tires ...........................203–205, 291
alignment ................................212
care ..........................................208
changing ..........................291, 294
checking the pressure ............208
inflating ...................................206
label .........................................217replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................212
safety practices .......................211
sidewall information ...............213
snow tires and chains ............222
spare tire .........................292, 294
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................204, 208
Towing .......................................229
recreational towing .................232
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................302
Transmission .............................251
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....250
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................349, 352
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
lubricant specifications ..........356
Turn signal ..................................73
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................101
USB port ......................................55
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................362
Vehicle loading ..........................222
Ventilating your vehicle ...........239
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................323
Water, Driving through .............279
Index
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