When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXT
SERVICE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
appears in the information display, it is
time for an oil change; the oil change must
be done within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing.
The oil minder system must be reset after
each oil change. See
Oil Change
Indicator Reset (page 183).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information. We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Fuel Consumption.........................................119
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 119
Filling the Tank..................................................... 119
Fuel Filter.........................................................186
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................117
Choosing the Right Fuel (Flexible Fuel
Vehicles)............................................................. 117
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Vehicles)............................................................. 117
Octane Recommendations.............................. 117
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................158
Fuses.................................................................168
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................168
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 168
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............172
G
Gauges................................................................75 Compass (If Equipped)...................................... 75
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 76
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................42
Intelligent Access................................................. 42
General Maintenance Information.......396 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 398
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 397
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 396
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 396
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 396
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................165
Getting the Services You Need................162 Away From Home............................................... 162
Global Opening and Closing.......................71 Global Closing........................................................ 72
Global Opening...................................................... 71
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 131
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................158
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................67
Head Restraints............................................103 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 104Heated Seats..................................................107
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 101
Heated Windows................................................. 101
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 95
Hill Start Assist..............................................128 Switching the System On and Off...............129
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 128
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
...........................................................98
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 100
General Hints......................................................... 98
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 99
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................ 101
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........100
Recommended Settings for Heating...........99
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 101
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................. 100
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................130
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................111
In California (U.S. Only).............................163
Information Displays.....................................83 General Information............................................ 83
Information....................................................352 911 Assist............................................................... 358
Alerts...................................................................... 358
Calendar............................................................... 358
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 356
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 353
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 360
Information Messages
..................................87
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