•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or
cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove
brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clear coat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use MotorcraftBug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time
(30 days or more), read the following maintenance recommendations to
make sure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for
reliable, regular driving. Long term storage under various conditions may
lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are
taken to preserve the components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to
protect against rust and damage.
Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed.
•Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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Radio voice commands .....425, 431
Rear heated seats .....................168
Rear seat entertainment
system ........................................127
Rear view camera display ........221
Rear window defroster .....146, 148
Receiving a text message .........380
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................266–267
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
opening the trunk .....................65
replacing the batteries .............55
Roadside assistance ..................253
Roll stability control .................217
Roof rack ...................................228
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............44
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............37
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Safety information ....................369
Safety restraints ..............37–38, 40
Belt-Minder.............................41
extension assembly ..................39
for adults .............................37–38
for children .........................19, 24
safety belt maintenance ...........44
seat belt maintenance ..............44
warning light and chime ..........41
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................27Safety seats for children ......19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................345
Satellite Radio ...........................435
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............356
SD card ......................................448
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............37
Seats
child safety seats ................19, 24
climate control ........................160
filter .........................................343
heated ......................................168
memory seat .....................56, 158
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................72
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................75
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........399
Setting a destination ................448
Setting the clock .......................117
Side air curtain ...........................50
Side-curtain airbags system .......50
SIRIUSsatellite radio .....431, 448
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................434
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................444
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................47
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................339, 343
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