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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)*
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
* Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer toAir filterin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information.
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel
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using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc).
Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high
ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive
Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement:Engine air filter and
cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty
conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions will require frequent
inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Engine coolant change log
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Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................258
Child safety seats ......................179
attaching with tether straps ..185
in front seat ............................180
in rear seat ..............................180
LATCH .....................................183
recommendations ...................176
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................188
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............279
instrument panel ....................281
interior .....................................282
plastic parts ............................280
washing ....................................278
waxing .....................................279
wheels ......................................279
wiper blades ............................281
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......68, 71
Clock ............................................51
Compass, electronic ....................90
calibration .................................91
set zone adjustment .................91
Console ........................................92
overhead ....................................90
Controls
power seat ...............................137
steering column ......................100
Coolant
checking and adding ......293–295
refill capacities ................297, 314
specifications ..........................314
Cross Traffic Alert ....................241
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................98
Cupholder(s) .............................143Customer Assistance ................248
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................321, 324
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) ................................79
Defrost
windshield .................................71
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................310
engine oil .................................289
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................247
E
Electronic message center .........36
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 303
Emission control system ..........307
Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................279
idle speed control ...................291
lubrication specifications .......314
refill capacities ........................314
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service points ..................287–288
Engine block heater .................223
Engine oil ..................................289
checking and adding ..............289
dipstick ....................................289
filter, specifications ........290, 313
recommendations ...................290
refill capacities ........................314
specifications ..........................314
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................223
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......113
Floor mats .........................110–111
Fluid capacities .........................314
Fog lamps ....................................78
Fuel ............................................299
calculating fuel
economy ............................38, 305
cap ...........................................301
capacity ...................................314
choosing the right fuel ...........302
detergent in fuel .....................303
filler funnel .............................303
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................299, 301, 305
filter, specifications ........298, 313
fuel pump shut-off ..................250
improving fuel economy ........305
octane rating ...................302, 316
quality ......................................302
running out of fuel .........264, 303
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................299
Fuses ..................................250–251
G
Garage door opener ..................103Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............301
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................305
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................249
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................80
autolamp system .......................77
bulb specifications ....................83
daytime running lights .............79
flash to pass ..............................79
high beam .................................78
replacing bulbs .........................84
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................68, 71
Hood ..........................................286
I
Ignition ...............................220, 316
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................179
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................309
Instrument panel ........................93
cleaning ...................................281
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................79
J
Jack ............................................258
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positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................127
locking and unlocking doors ..128
programming entry code .......127
Keys ...................................112, 130
positions of the ignition .........220
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................77
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................83
daytime running light ...............79
fog lamps ...................................78
headlamps .................................77
headlamps, flash to pass ..........79
instrument panel, dimming .....79
interior lamps .....................81, 84
replacing bulbs .........................84
LATCH anchors .........................183
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........225
Load limits .................................212
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................121
doors ........................................117
Lubricant specifications ...........314
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .............139
M
Message center ...........................36system check button ................45
warning messages .....................46
Mirrors ...................................97–98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................97
heated ........................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraftparts ..............284, 313
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................302
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................289
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................113
Parking brake ............................227
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........313
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................145
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................254
Power door locks ......................117
Power mirrors .............................98
Power point .................................93
Power steering ..................231–232
Power Windows ...........................95
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