Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the message center.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
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
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ 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
Scheduled Maintenance
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Accessory delay ..........................84
Adaptive Cruise Control .............89
AdvanceTrac ..............................245
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........250
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................171–172, 180, 182
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............172, 180, 182
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............174, 181, 183
indicator light .................180, 185
operation .................174, 181, 183
passenger airbag .....174, 181, 183
side airbag ...............................180
Air cleaner filter ...............363, 367
Air conditioning ....................51, 54
automatic temperature
control system ..........................57
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................51
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................273
Ambient mood/lighting ...............69
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................339
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................243
Anti-theft system ..............131, 136
arming the system ..................136
disarming a triggered
system .....................................136
Audio system (see Radio) .........32
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
fluid, specification ..................368Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................253, 255
fluid, adding ............................358
fluid, checking ........................358
Selectshift (SST) ....................257
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....42
B
Battery .......................................337
acid, treating emergencies .....337
jumping a disabled battery ....307
maintenance-free ....................337
replacement, specifications ...367
servicing ..................................337
Belt-Minder.............................167
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................267
Blind spot mirror ......................266
Booster seats .............................199
Brakes ........................................242
anti-lock ...................................243
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................243
fluid, checking and adding ....358
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
fluid, specifications .................368
lubricant specifications ..........368
parking ....................................244
shift interlock ..........................251
Bulbs ............................................70
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....368
Cargo cover ...............................101
Cargo net ...................................106
Cell phone use ..............................9
Index
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