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•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................113
Parking brake ............................244
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........357
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................92
Power adjustable foot pedals .....92
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................283, 286
Power door locks ......................118
Power liftgate ............................105
Power mirrors .............................90
Power point .................................85
Power steering ..........................251
fluid, checking and adding ....351
fluid, refill capacity ................358
fluid, specifications .................358
Power Windows ...........................87
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................253
R
Radio ............................................38
Rear heated seats .....................154
Rear-view camera system .........263
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................182
Relays ........................................282
Remote entry system .......122–123illuminated entry ....................127
locking/unlocking
doors ................................123–124
opening the trunk ...................124
panic alarm .............................125
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................126
replacing the batteries ...........126
Reverse sensing system ...........260
Roadside assistance ..................279
Roll stability control .................246
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................161–162, 164
Safety Canopy ...........................176
Safety defects, reporting ..........313
Safety restraints ........161–162, 164
Belt-Minder...........................166
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........169
extension assembly ................166
for adults .........................161–162
for children .............................180
warning light and chime ........166
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................188
Safety seats for children ..........184
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................364
Satellite Radio Information ........55
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............378
Seats ..........................................136
child safety seats ....................184
cleaning ...................................320
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Ventilating your vehicle ...........240
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................325
Water, Driving through .............278
Windows
power .........................................87rear wiper/washer
.....................81
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................80
checking and adding fluid
.....325
liftgate reservoir
.....................325
replacing wiper blades
...........326
Wrecker towing
.........................304
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