
Maintenance 246
General information...................................246
Opening and closing the hood............................247
Under hood overview..................................248
Engine oil dipstick....................................249
Engine oil check......................................249
Engine coolant check..................................250
Automatic transmission fluid check........................254
Brake fluid check.....................................254
Power steering fluid check..............................254
Fuel filter...........................................254
Washer fluid check....................................255
Changing the vehicle battery.............................255
Checking the wiper blades..............................257
Air filter(s).........................................258
Adjusting the headlamps................................260
Removing a headlamp..................................261
Changing a bulb......................................262
Bulb specification chart.................................267
Vehicle Care 268
Cleaning products.....................................268
Cleaning the exterior..................................268
Waxing.............................................270
Repairing minor paint damage............................270
Cleaning the engine...................................270
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................271
Cleaning the interior...................................272
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......272
Cleaning leather seats..................................273
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................274
Vehicle storage.......................................274
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Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System
Note:Reset the oil life monitoring only after an oil change.
1. Turn the ignition key to the on position. Do not start the engine.
For vehicles with push-button start, press and hold the start button for
two seconds without pressing the brake pedal. Do not attempt to start
the engine.
2. Press both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
3. Keep both pedals fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, theService: Oil reset in prog.message will be
displayed.
5. After 25 seconds, theService: Oil reset completemessage will be
displayed.
6. Release both the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. TheService: Oil reset completemessage will no longer be displayed.
8. Rotate the key to the off position.
For vehicles with push-button start, press the start button to turn the
vehicle off completely.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the Engine Coolant
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to
Maintenance and Specificationssection of yourDiesel Supplement
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 degrees
Centigrade) and -34 degrees Fahrenheit (-37 degrees Centigrade).
Note:For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240 available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant immediately.
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Brakes ........................................187
anti-lock ...................................187
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................187
brake warning light ................187
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................188
shift interlock ..........................182
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
CD ......................125, 127, 130, 132
CD player ..........................123, 400
CD voice commands .................401
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................297
Changing the air filter ..............259
Child safety restraints ................27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................27
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........379
Cleaning your vehicle ...............268
engine compartment ..............270
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................272
plastic parts ............................269
washing ....................................268
waxing .....................................270
wheels ......................................274wiper blades ............................271
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........141
Climate voice commands .........437
Clock ..................125, 127, 130, 426
Clutch
operation while driving ..........184
recommended shift speeds ....184
Console ......................................162
overhead ..................................162
Coolant ......................................250
checking and adding ..............250
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Customer Assistance ................223
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................312, 314
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............232
Getting roadside assistance ...223
Getting the service you
need .........................................228
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................234
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................232
D
Defrost ...............................141, 143
rear window ............................148
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................254
engine oil .................................249
Display settings .........................426
Doors
central unlocking ......................72
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Driving under special
conditions ..................................183
through water .........................220
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................143
E
Eco Mode ..................................206
Electronic message center .......108
Electronic stability control ......191
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................225
running out of fuel .................172
Emission control system ..........176
End user license agreement ....450
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................270
coolant .....................................250
idle speed control ...................255
lubrication specifications .......304
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..........................248
Engine block heater .................167
Engine fan .................................248
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............249
dipstick ....................................249
filter, specifications ................307
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................167
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................248
Fleet MyKey programming ........66Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....169
Floor mats .................................221
Fluid capacities .........................304
Fog lamps ....................................92
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................193
Fuel
cap ...........................................174
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........171
filler funnel .............................172
filling your vehicle with fuel ..174
filter, specifications ........254, 307
fuel pump shut-off ..................224
octane rating ...........................171
quality ......................................171
running out of fuel .................172
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................169
Fuel and distance
computer ...........................110–111
outside temperature
indicator ..........................110–111
to empty indicator ..........110–111
trip distance ....................110–111
trip/reset button .............110–111
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................169, 171
Fuses ..........................236–237, 243
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............174
Gauges .......................................102
odometer .........................110–111
trip odometer ..................110–111
H
Hazard flashers .........................224
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