•Lubricate hood latch, all door latches and trunk lid hinges with a light
grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contains contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing 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 air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under 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.
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Pairing other phones ................366
Pairing your phone ...................366
Pairing your phone for the
first time ....................................366
Parental MyKey programming ...62
Parking brake ............................173
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........320
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................47
Phone settings ..................370, 392
Phone voice commands ............371
POI categories ...........................401
Point of Interest (POI) .............401
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ........................66
Power liftgate ..............................70
Power mirrors .............................95
Powerpoint ................................142
Power steering ..........................202
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................316
fluid, specifications .................316
Power Windows ...........................93
Privacy information ..................338
Push button start system .........144
Q
Quick touch buttons .................408
R
Radio ..........................................330AM/FM .....................................346
Single CD ................................330
Radio reception .........................328
Radio voice commands .............351
Rear heated seats .....................135
Rear view camera
display ................................180, 387
Rear window defroster .............121
Receiving a text message .........369
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................19
Relays ................................242–243
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors ...........66
opening the trunk .....................67
replacing the batteries .............57
Reverse sensing system ...........179
Roadside assistance ..................227
Roll stability control .................177
Roof rack ...................................205
Route preferences ....................403
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............41
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........34, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..240–241
Safety information ....................336
Safety restraints ..............34–36, 38
Belt-Minder® ............................38
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............40
extension assembly ..................37
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