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•3.5L V6 engine
If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oilin
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 operating 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
normal operating range 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
until it stops.
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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•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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•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 may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
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.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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Child safety seats ......................165
attaching with tether straps ..171
in front seat ............................166
in rear seat ..............................166
LATCH .....................................169
recommendations ...................163
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................174
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............280
instrument panel ....................282
interior .....................................283
plastic parts ............................281
washing ....................................278
waxing .....................................279
wheels ......................................279
wiper blades ............................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47, 50
Clock ............................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................319
operation while driving ..........228
recommended shift
speeds ..............................227–228
Compass, electronic ....................76
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................76
Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................86
Coolant
checking and adding ..............299
refill capacities ................303, 331
specifications ..........................331
Cross Traffic Alert ....................235Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................83
Cupholder(s) .............................130
Customer Assistance ................248
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................342, 345
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................274
Getting roadside assistance ...248
Getting the service you
need .........................................270
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................276
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................274
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................57
Defrost
windshield .................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................320, 322
engine oil .................................292
Driving under special
conditions ..................228, 242, 244
sand .........................................243
snow and ice ...........................245
through water .................243, 247
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................264
running out of fuel .........264, 311
Emission control system ..........315
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Engine ........................................336
cleaning ...................................280
coolant .....................................299
fail-safe cooling .......................304
idle speed control ...................297
lubrication specifications .......331
refill capacities ........................331
service points ..................288–290
starting after a collision .........249
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................292
checking and adding ..............292
dipstick ....................................292
filter, specifications ........296, 330
recommendations ...................296
refill capacities ........................331
specifications ..........................331
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Fail safe cooling ........................304
Fleet MyKey programming ........96
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....306
Floor mats .............................93–94
Fluid capacities .........................331
Fog lamps ....................................56
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................241
Fuel ............................................306
calculating fuel economy .21, 313
cap ...........................................308
capacity ...................................331
choosing the right fuel ...........310
detergent in fuel .....................311
filler funnel .............................311filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................306, 308, 313
filter, specifications ........305, 330
fuel pump shut-off ..................250
fuel pump shut-off switch .....249
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...................310, 336
quality ......................................311
running out of fuel .........264, 311
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................306
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................306, 310
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......249
Fuses ..........................................251
G
Garage door opener ....................89
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............308
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................313
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................249
Headlamps ...................................55
aiming ........................................58
autolamp system .......................55
bulb specifications ....................61
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................57
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................62
turning on and off ....................55
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................47, 50
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MyKey ..........................................96
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................310
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................292
P
Parental MyKey programming ...96
Parking brake ............................214
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........330
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................131
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................254
Power door locks ......................101
Power mirrors .............................83
Powerpoint ..................................79
Power steering ..................218, 220
fluid, checking and adding ....318
fluid, refill capacity ................331
fluid, specifications .................331
Power Windows ...........................80
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................108
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear-view camera system .........232Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................163
Relays ........................................251
Remote entry system ...............107
illuminated entry ....................110
locking/unlocking
doors ................................107–108
opening the trunk ...................109
opening the windows .............108
panic alarm .............................108
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................109
replacing the batteries ...........109
Reverse sensing system ...........230
Roadside assistance ..................248
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..133, 135–136, 138–139
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety
restraints ...133, 135–136, 138–139
Belt-Minder...........................140
extension assembly ................138
for adults .................135–136, 138
for children .............................161
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................131
warning light and chime ........139
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................169
Safety seats for children ..........165
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................337
Satellite Radio Information ........41
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