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Maintenance 238
General information...................................238
Opening and closing the hood............................239
Under hood overview..................................240
Engine compartment...................................240
Engine oil dipstick....................................242
Engine oil check......................................242
Engine coolant check..................................243
Automatic transmission fluid check........................248
Brake fluid check.....................................249
Power steering fluid check..............................249
Washer fluid check....................................250
Battery ............................................250
Checking the wiper blades..............................252
Air filter(s).........................................252
Adjusting the headlamps................................253
Changing a bulb......................................255
Vehicle Care 260
Cleaning products.....................................260
Cleaning the exterior..................................260
Waxing.............................................262
Repairing minor paint damage............................262
Cleaning the engine...................................262
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................263
Cleaning the interior...................................264
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......264
Cleaning leather seats..................................265
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................266
Vehicle storage.......................................266
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
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CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears
or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child safety
seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be
inspected after a crash. Read the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use
in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However, if the crash was
minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage
and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced.
Safety belt assemblies not in use during a crash should also be inspected
and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
For proper care of soiled safety belts, seeCleaning the Interiorin the
Vehicle Carechapter.
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Brake System Warning Light
To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on
position when the engine is not running, or in a position
between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition
is turned to the on position.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with
the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related
component.
Door Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on and any door is not
completely closed.
Engine Oil Pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let it
cool.
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RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
When this message appears,
press the RESET button and the
information display will begin to
cycle through the following systems
and provide a status of the item if
needed.
1. XXX% OIL LIFE
2. CHARGING SYSTEM
3. DOORS STATUS
4. TRUNK STATUS
5. BRAKE SYSTEM
6. FUEL LEVEL
7. MYKEY DISTANCE (if MyKey® is programmed)
8. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED
9. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED
Note:Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
OIL LIFE
This displays the remaining oil life.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the information center
and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change perform
the following:
1. Press and release SETUP to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET =
NEW.
2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds and release to reset the oil life
to 100%.
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•Settings
•Information
†Gauge Mode
Gauges Detail Air/Fuel Ratio Virtual gauge shown
Vacuum inHG /
Boost psi
(Shelby®
GT500®)Virtual gauge shown
Cyl Head Virtual gauge shown
Inlet Air Virtual gauge shown
Oil Press. No virtual gauge available
Oil Temp. Virtual gauge shown
Trans temp
(auto
transmission
only)Virtual gauge shown
Voltage Virtual gauge shown
†SeeVirtual Gaugeslater in this section for more information.
†Trip A / B
Trip time
Trip distance
Fuel used
Avg mpg(L/100km)
Odometer (displays in lower line and may display in other menus)
†SeeTrip Computerlater in this section for more information.
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Settings
Driver Assist Rear Park Aid On/Off
Vehicle Autolamp Delay Off or XXX seconds
Locks Autolock On/Off
Autounlock On/Off
Menu Control Standard: With standard set,
pressing the up/down arrows from
a lower level menu will escape to
the main menu.
Memory On: With memory on set,
pressing the up/down arrows will
navigate to the previous lower
level menu.
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX% (Hold OK to Reset)
Shiftpoint
(Shelby®
GT500®)Shiftlamp On/Off
Shiftpoint 1500–7000 RPM
Shifttone On/Off
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INLET AIR TEMP
Displays the temperature of the air in the cold air
inlet tube.
OIL TEMP
Displays the engine oil temperature. If the
temperature rises to the red area, stop in a safe place
and let the vehicle cool. If the problem persists, see
your authorized dealer.
TRANS TEMP (Automatic Transmission only)
Displays the transmission fluid operating temperature.
If the temperature rises to the red area, stop in a safe
place and let the transmission cool. If the problem
persists, see your authorized dealer.
VOLTS
Displays the vehicle’s battery voltage. If the voltage
is consistently too high or very low, see your
authorized dealer.
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