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4. To attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm, align the cross pin and
keyway (denoted with the arrows)
and firmly press the wiper blade
into the wiper arm until an audible
snap is heard.
If you find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
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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.
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
upper hole or the MAX mark 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
1/4 of a turn until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations 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.
For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentration. 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:
•Improved freeze protection.
•Improved boiling protection.
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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Child safety seats ......................184
in front seat ............................185
in rear seat ..............................185
LATCH .....................................188
recommendations ...................182
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................195
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............316
instrument panel ....................317
interior .............................318–319
plastic parts ............................316
washing ....................................314
waxing .....................................315
wheels ......................................315
wiper blades ............................317
Clock ............................................40
Compass, electronic ....................22
calibration .................................22
set zone adjustment ...........22, 34
Console ........................................84
overhead ..............................83–84
Controls
power seat ...............................141
steering column ........................96
Coolant
checking and adding ..............332
refill capacities ................335, 358
specifications ..........................358
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................94
Customer Assistance ................279
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................369, 372
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................310
Getting roadside assistance ...279
Getting the service you
need .........................................306Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................312
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................310
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................352
engine oil .................................327
Driving under special
conditions ..................259, 272, 275
sand .........................................274
snow and ice ...........................276
through water .................274, 278
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Electronic message center ...19, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................300
running out of fuel .........299, 343
Emission control system ..........348
Engine ................................363–364
cleaning ...................................316
coolant .....................................332
fail-safe cooling .......................336
idle speed control ...................330
lubrication specifications .......358
refill capacities ........................358
service points ..........................324
starting after a collision .........281
Engine block heater .................241
Engine oil ..................................327
checking and adding ..............327
dipstick ....................................327
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