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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, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed 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
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
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Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....325
Jump-starting your vehicle ......189
K
Keys .............................................66
positions of the ignition .........121
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................244
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
interior lamps ...........................85
replacing bulbs .......................236
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Liftgate ........................................70
Lights, warning and indicator ....93
Loading instructions .................175
Load limits .................................168
Locks
childproof ..................................34
doors ..........................................67
Lubricant specifications ...........293
Lug nuts ....................................291
M
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................353
Message center ...........................98
warning messages ...................100
Mirrors ...................................89, 91
fold away ...................................89
side view mirrors (power) .......89Motorcraft® parts .............247, 299
O
Octane rating ............................128
P
Pairing other phones ................322
Pairing your phone for the first
time ............................................321
Parking brake ............................149
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........299
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................49
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................333
Phone redial ..............................327
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................350
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................200
Power door locks ........................67
Power mirrors .............................89
Powerpoint ................................117
Power steering ..........................164
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacity ................293
fluid, specifications .................293
Power Windows ...........................87
Privacy information ..................318
Putting a call on/off hold .........325
R
Radio ..........................................307
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jump starting ..........................189
Steering wheel ............................74
controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................74
Sun visor ......................................91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................47
SYNC® customer support ........317
SYNC® Services ........................341
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............107
Text messaging .........................328
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....329, 331
Tilt steering wheel ......................74
Tires ...........................258–259, 282
alignment ................................272
care ..........................................258
changing ..........................282–283
checking the pressure ............268
inflating ...................................266
label .........................................265
police vehicles ........................274
replacing ..................................270
rotating ....................................273
safety practices .......................272
sidewall information ...............260
snow tires and chains ............275
terminology .............................259
tire grades ...............................259
treadwear ........................259, 268
Towing .......................176, 181–182
recreational towing .................182
trailer towing ..........................176
wrecker ....................................181
Traction control ........................150Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................341
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............293
lubricant specifications ..........293
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................223, 227
Trunk .....................................70–71
remote release ..........................69
Turn signal ..................................84
U
USB port ....................................315
Using privacy mode ..................325
V
Vehicle health report ................339
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................300
Vehicle loading ..........................168
Ventilating your vehicle ...........124
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................345
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................323
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......93
Washer fluid ..............................228
Water, Driving through .............185
Windows
power .........................................87
rear wiper/washer .....................79
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