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•Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could
lead to permanent injury.
•Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
•Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,
or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance; repairs may not be
covered under warranty.
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with a
maximum of 15% ethanol in your gasoline vehicle. If your vehicle is a
Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV), it will have a yellow bezel placed over the fuel
fill inlet.
Do not use:
•Fuels containing more than 15% ethanol or E-85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic based additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
•Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded-fuel (The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law).
Note:Use of any fuel other than recommended fuel can cause
powertrain damage, impair the emission control system or cause loss of
vehicle performance. Any damage to vehicle that is caused by use of fuel
not recommended will not be covered under warranty.
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Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)
Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E-85) in your Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV). If
your vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel placed over
the fuel fill inlet.
Do not use:
•Fuels containing more than 85% ethanol or E-100 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic based additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
•Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded-fuel (The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law).
Use of any fuel other than recommended fuel can cause powertrain
damage, impair the emission control system or cause loss of vehicle
performance. Any damage to a vehicle that is caused by use of fuel not
recommended will not be covered under warranty.
Octane Recommendations
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87
is recommended. Some stations
offer fuels posted as “Regular” with
an octane rating below 87,
particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are
not recommended.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, crank time will be a few seconds longer
than normal. With keyless ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.7L V6 engine
Cubic inches 227
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35 mm)
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley
groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley
groove farthest from engine.
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Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................278
coolant .....................................256
fail-safe cooling .......................258
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication specifications .......317
refill capacities ........................317
service points ..........................255
Engine block heater .................149
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............255
dipstick ....................................255
filter, specifications ................320
refill capacities ........................317
specifications ..........................317
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................148
F
Fail safe cooling ........................258
Fleet MyKey programming ........63
Floor mats .................................227
Fluid capacities .........................317
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................166
Fuel
cap ...........................................155
capacity ...................................317
choosing the right fuel ...152–153
filler funnel .............................153
filling your vehicle with fuel ..155
filter, specifications ................263
fuel pump shut-off ..................229
octane rating ...................153, 316
quality ......................................152
running out of fuel .................153
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................153
Fuses ..........................242–243, 248
G
Garage door opener ..................138
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............155
Gauges .......................................101
H
Hazard flashers .........................229
HD Radio™ ...............................347
Headlamps
aiming ..............................268–269
bulb specifications ..................274
flash to pass ..............................87
high beam .................................87
replacing bulbs .......................270
Head restraints .........................128
Heated steering wheel ..............397
Heating ......................................122
Help ............................................396
Hill start assist ..........................174
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................138
Hood ..........................................253
How to use voice commands ...340
I
Ignition .......................................316
Illuminated visor mirror .............98
Information displays .................107
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................159
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................280
cluster ......................................101
Intelligent Access Key ................58
J
Jack ............................................308
positioning ...............................308
storage .....................................308
Jump-starting your vehicle ......230
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................69
keypad .......................................75
locking and unlocking doors ....76
programming entry code .........75
Keys .............................................77
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................274
headlamps, flash to pass ..........87
interior lamps .....................92–93
replacing bulbs .......................270
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Liftgate ..........................68, 71, 208
Lights, warning and indicator ..101
Listening to music ....................344
Load limits .................................208
Locks
autolock .....................................69
childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................67
Lubricant specifications ...........317Lug nuts ....................................314
M
Making and receiving calls .......367
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................367
Map icons ..................................407
Map mode ..................................406
Map preferences .......................404
Map updates ..............................409
Message center .........................107
warning messages ...................113
Mirrors ...................................95, 97
fold away ...................................96
programmable memory ............59
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraft® parts .............276, 320
MyFord Touch™ system ..........332
MyKey ..........................................63
MyLincoln Touch™ system ......330
N
Navigation features ...................400
Navigation voice commands ....410
Notifications ..............................380
O
Octane rating ............................153
P
Pairing other phones ................367
Pairing your phone ...................366
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