INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with MotorcraftProfessional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with MotorcraftSpot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use
MotorcraftMulti-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
WARNING:Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the
vehicle’s seatbelts, as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing.
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible.
•For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For
more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water
solution. In Canada, use MotorcraftVinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry the
area with a soft cloth.
•If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and
water solution, the leather may be cleaned using a commercially
available leather cleaning product designed for automotive interiors.
•To check for compatibility, first test any cleaner or stain remover on
an inconspicuous part of the leather.
•Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing or
damage to the leather.
Cleaning
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................177
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................108, 117
and child safety seats ............110
description ......................108, 117
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ....................110, 118
indicator light .................117, 119
operation .........................110, 118
passenger airbag .............110, 118
side airbag ...............................117
Air cleaner filter ...............258, 261
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................175
Anti-theft system ........................82
arming the system ....................83
Armrests ......................................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ................23–24, 26, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
fluid, specification ..................262
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle
refill capacities ........................262
B
Battery .......................................236acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................104
Blind spot mirror ......................189
Bluetooth system ........................36
Booster seats .............................135
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specifications .................262
lubricant specifications ..........262
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................183
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....262
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD player ....................................23
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy .......249
cap ...........................................246
capacity ...................................262
choosing the right fuel ...........247
detergent in fuel .....................248
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 246, 249
filter, specifications ........243, 261
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........249
octane rating ...........247, 264–265
quality ......................................248
running out of fuel .................248
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......193
Fuses ..........................................194
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............246
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................249
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................193
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................53
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............52
flash to pass ..............................52
high beam .................................52
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................51Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................170, 264–265
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................254
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................53
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........170
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............52
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........52
instrument panel, dimming .....53
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interior lamps .....................55, 57
replacing bulbs .........................58
LATCH anchors .........................128
Liftgate ........................................74
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
Loading instructions .................168
Load limits .................................163
Locks
childproof ..................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........262
Lug nuts ....................................209
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........262
Mirrors ...................................68–69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................68
fold away ...................................69
heated ........................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Motorcraftparts ..............229, 261
O
Octane rating ............................247
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................234
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........261Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................66
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacity ................262
fluid, specifications .................262
Power Windows ...........................67
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................181
R
Radio ..........................23–24, 26, 29
Rear-view camera system .........188
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................122
Relays ........................................194
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................76, 78–79
opening the trunk .....................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Reverse sensing system ...........186
Roadside assistance ..................192
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................99–101, 103
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
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Safety restraints ..........99–101, 103
Belt-Minder...........................104
extension assembly ................103
for adults .........................100–101
for children .............................120
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................97
warning light and chime ........104
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................128
Safety seats for children ..........124
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................265
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............279
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................124
front seats .................................88
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................82
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock .......23, 26–27, 30
Spark plugs,
specifications .............261, 264–265
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................262
Speed control ..............................69
Starting your vehicle ........170–172
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................65
SYNC..........................................46T
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Tires ...........................141–142, 202
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................145
changing ..........................202, 206
checking the pressure ............145
inflating ...................................143
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................147
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............162
spare tire .................................202
terminology .............................142
tire grades ...............................142
treadwear ........................141, 146
Towing .......................................169
recreational towing .................169
trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................213
Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........262
Transmission .............................184
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................256
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Trunk
remote release ..........................79
Turn signal ..................................54
U
USB port ......................................35
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