4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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 is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole/line, 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 the upper
hole/line 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.
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 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
full mark on the engine oil level dipstick.
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in front seat ............................164
in rear seat ..............................164
LATCH .....................................167
recommendations ...................161
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................173
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............284
instrument panel ....................286
interior .....................................287
plastic parts ............................285
washing ....................................283
waxing .....................................283
wheels ......................................284
wiper blades ............................286
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............54
Clock ............................................36
Compass, electronic ....................73
calibration .................................74
set zone adjustment .................74
Console ........................................75
Controls
power seat ...............................121
steering column ........................83
Coolant
checking and adding ......301–303
refill capacities ................306, 324
specifications ..........................324
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................81
Customer Assistance ................246
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................332, 335
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............279
Getting roadside assistance ...246
Getting the service you
need .........................................275Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................281
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................279
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................319
engine oil .................................296
Driving under special
conditions ..................228, 240, 243
sand .........................................241
snow and ice ...........................243
through water .................242, 245
E
Electronic message center .........27
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
running out of fuel .........269, 312
Emission control system ..........316
Engine ........................................327
cleaning ...................................284
idle speed control ...................299
lubrication specifications .......324
refill capacities ........................324
service points ..................293–294
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................296
checking and adding ..............296
dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........298, 323
recommendations ...................298
refill capacities ........................324
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