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Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Note:During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more),
fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add a quality gas stabilizer
product to the vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage
periods exceed 30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label.
The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the
additive throughout the fuel system.
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.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.
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.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................76
AdvanceTrac ..............................210
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........215
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................139, 147
and child safety seats ............141
description ......................139, 147
disposal ....................................150
driver airbag ....................141, 148
indicator light .........................150
operation .........................141, 148
passenger airbag .............141, 148
side airbag ...............................147
Air cleaner filter ...............305, 308
Air conditioning ....................46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................209
Anti-theft system ..............109, 112
arming the system ..................113
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............218
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................218
fluid, adding ............................303
fluid, checking ........................303
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specification ..................309
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Auxiliary power point .................72Axle
lubricant specifications ..........309
refill capacities ........................309
traction lok ..............................216
B
Battery .......................................283
acid, treating emergencies .....283
battery saver .............................54
jumping a disabled battery ....254
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...308
servicing ..................................283
Belt-Minder.............................134
Blind spot mirror ......................227
Booster seats .............................167
Brakes ........................................209
anti-lock ...................................209
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................209
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specifications .................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
parking ....................................210
shift interlock ..........................216
Bulbs ............................................60
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....309
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................81
Cargo cover .................................92
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................239
Child safety seats ......................155
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Jack ............................................239
positioning ...............................239
storage .....................................239
Jump-starting your vehicle ......254
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................100, 102
Keys .....................................93, 110
positions of the ignition .........203
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....57
interior lamps .....................60–61
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................159
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........209
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................216Load limits .................................192
Locks ............................................99
autolock ...........................100, 102
doors ..........................................99
Lubricant specifications ...........309
Lug nuts ....................................253
Lumbar support, seats .............121
M
Manual transmission .................220
fluid capacities ........................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
reverse .....................................222
Message center ...........................19
display color ..............................25
english/metric button ...............25
MyColor display ........................25
system check button ................25
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...................................76–77
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......77
Motorcraftparts ..............274, 308
MyKey ..........................................94
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................280
P
Parental MyKey programming ...94
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