
To clean these items, follow these
tips:
• You can clean the windows with anon-abrasive cleaner such as
Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner.
• You can clean the wiper blades with isopropyl rubbing-alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield
Wash Concentrates in the U.S., or
Premium Quality Windshield
Washer Fluid in Canada. Be sure
to replace wiper blades when they
appear worn or do not function
properly.
• Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks
after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a
jerky motion, clean the outer surface
of the windshield and the wiper
blades using a sponge or soft cloth
with a neutral detergent or
mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and
wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse the windshield
with water.
Note: Do not use sharp objects, such
as a razorblade, to clean the inside of
the rear window or to remove decals,
as this may cause damage to the rear
window defroster’s heated grid lines.CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents,
bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may
weaken the belt webbing.
On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not
use chemical solvents or strong
detergents. Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system
and affect performance of the side
airbag in a collision.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety
belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain
Remover. In Canada, use
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
• 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.
291
Vehicle Care

Note:During extended periods of
vehicle storage (30 days or more), fuel
may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add
a quality gas stabilizer product to your
vehicle's fuel system whenever actual
or expected storage periods exceed 30
days. Follow the instructions on the
additive label. your vehicle should then
be operated at idle speed to circulate
the additive throughout the fuel
system.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling
system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary.Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging
the battery, it may be advisable to
disconnect the battery cables to
ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are
disconnected, it will be necessary to
reset memory features.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended airpressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables,levers and pins under your vehicle
are covered with grease to prevent
rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent
corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From
Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come
out of storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove anydirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have
collected during storage
(mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive your vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust
build-up.
295
Vehicle Care

A
A/CSee: Climate Control...............................128
About This Manual..................................7Protecting the Environment......................7
ABSSee: Brakes..................................................179
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes......................................................180
Accessories ...........................................337Exterior style...............................................337
Interior style................................................337
Lifestyle........................................................337
Peace of mind...........................................337
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts
Recommendation...................................12
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...199
Active Park Assist...............................189Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace.........................................................191
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.....................................................192
Troubleshooting the System................192
Using Active Park Assist........................190
Adaptive Headlamps..........................86
Adjusting the Headlamps...............285
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.................286
Vertical Aim Adjustment......................285
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...........75Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column.......................................................75
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps.....................86
Airbag Disposal.......................................51
Air Conditioning
See: Climate Control...............................128
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...............................73
All-Wheel Drive....................................173
Anti-Theft Alarm...................................73
Arming the Alarm.......................................74
Disarming the Alarm.................................74
Appendices...........................................418
Audible Warnings andIndicators............................................100
Headlamps On Warning Chime.........100
Key in Ignition Warning Chime............100
Keyless Warning Alert............................100
Parking Brake On Warning
Chime....................................................... 100
Audio Control..........................................76Seek, Next or Previous..............................76
Audio System........................................124General Information................................124
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium
AM/FM/CD..........................................125
Autolamps...............................................82
Automatic Climate Control.............128
Automatic High Beam Control........84
Activating the System..............................85
Manually Overriding the System..........85
Automatic Transmission...................167Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.....................................................171
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.............170
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..........................................................172
Push Button Shift Transmission.........167
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.........................................169
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck....................................................276
6F35/HF35 transmission......................276
6F50/6F55 Transmission.....................276
Autowipers..............................................79
Auxiliary Power Points......................148
110 Volt AC Power Point.........................148
12 Volt DC Power Point...........................148
Locations.....................................................148
453
Index

Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.................................................59
Using Snow Chains............................323
Using Stability Control......................186
AdvanceTrac® ..........................................186
Using Traction Control......................184System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................184
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)................251
V
Vehicle Care.........................................288General Information...............................288
Vehicle Certification Label..............332
Vehicle Identification Number........331
Vehicle Storage...................................294
Battery.........................................................295
Body.............................................................294
Brakes..........................................................295
Cooling system.........................................295
Engine..........................................................294
Fuel system...............................................294
General........................................................294
Miscellaneous...........................................295
Removing Vehicle From Storage.......295
Tires..............................................................295
Ventilated Seats...................................141Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............142
VentilationSee: Climate Control...............................128
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number....331
Voice Control...........................................77
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.......96Adaptive Cruise Control..........................96
Anti-Lock Braking System.......................97
Battery............................................................97
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................97
Brake System...............................................97
Cruise Control..............................................97
Direction Indicator......................................97
Door Ajar........................................................97
Electric Park Brake.....................................97
Engine Coolant Temperature................98
Engine Oil......................................................98
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................98
Front Airbag.................................................98
Heads Up Display......................................98
High Beam....................................................98
Hood Ajar......................................................98
Low Fuel Level............................................98
Low Tire Pressure Warning....................98
Low Washer Fluid......................................99
Parking Lamps............................................99
Powertrain Fault.........................................99
Service Engine Soon.................................99
Stability Control.........................................99
Stability Control Off................................100
Trunk Ajar....................................................100
Washer Fluid Check..........................280
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior....................288
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................289
Wheel Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel..............323
Wheels and Tires................................297Technical Specifications.......................328
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers...........................80
Windshield Wipers...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
463
Index

Wipers and Washers............................79464
Index