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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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
Index
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