Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See the Cleaning chapter for more information.
• Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Rewax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See the Cleaningchapter for more information.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil. See the Cleaningchapter for more information.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
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A
Accessing and using your
USB port ......................................75
Accessing your calendar ............96
Accessory delay ........................143
Adding (pairing) a phone ..........84
AdvanceTrac ..............................258
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................194, 202, 204and child safety seats ............196
description ..............194, 202, 204
disposal ....................................207
driver airbag ............196, 203, 205
indicator light .................201, 207
operation .................196, 203, 205
passenger airbag .....196, 203, 205
side airbag ...............................202
Air conditioning ........................123
Air filter, cabin ..........................336
Ambient mood/lighting .............133
AM/FM .........................................62
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................256
Anti-theft system ..............170, 172 arming the system ..........171–172
disarming a triggered
system .....................................172
triggering .................................172
Audio system Single CD ..................................39
Audio system (see Radio) .........39
Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ............................334 fluid, checking ........................334
Automatic transmission ............264 fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specification ..................337
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................72
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ......................................40
Auxiliary powerpoint ................141
A/V inputs ....................................81
B
Battery .......................................322 acid, treating emergencies .....322
jumping a disabled battery ....299
maintenance-free ....................322
replacement, specifications ...336
servicing ..................................322
traction battery pack
assembly ..................................324
Belt-Minder .............................190
Blind spot mirror ......................273
Booster seats .............................221
Brakes ................................255–256 anti-lock ...................................256
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................256
fluid, checking and adding ....334
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specifications .................337
lubricant specifications ..........337
parking ....................................257
shift interlock ..........................262
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ..........................................134
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Lamps ........................................128autolamp system .....................128
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................134
daytime running light .............129
headlamps ...............................128
headlamps, flash to pass ........129
instrument panel, dimming ...130
interior lamps .................132–133
replacing bulbs .......................135
LATCH anchors .........................216
Lights, warning and indicator ....16 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........256
Listening to music ......................61
Loading pictures .......................101
Load limits .................................245
Locks autolock ...................................162
childproof ................................163
doors ........................................161
Lubricant specifications ...........337
Lug nuts ....................................298
M
Making and receiving calls .........84
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ....................................84
Map icons ..................................119
Map mode ..................................118
Map preferences .......................116
Map updates ..............................121
Message center warning messages .....................29 Mirrors .......................................144
fold away .................................145
heated ......................................145
side view mirrors (power) .....144
signal .......................................145
Motorcraft parts ..............317, 336
MyFord Touch™ system ............48
MyKey ........................................155
N
Navigation features ...................112
Navigation voice commands ....121
Notifications ................................96
P
Pairing other phones ..................84
Pairing your phone .....................83
Pairing your phone for the
first time ......................................83
Parental MyKey
programming .............................155
Parking brake ............................257
Parts
(see Motorcraft parts) ...........336
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................183
Phone settings ....................88, 105
Phone voice commands ..............89
POI categories ...........................114
Point of Interest (POI) .............114
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................283
Power door locks ......................161
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