Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 288).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,
the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
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A/C
See: Climate Control...........................................133
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................183
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................183
Accessories...................................................362 Exterior style........................................................362
Interior style.........................................................362
Lifestyle.................................................................362
Peace of mind.....................................................362
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204
Active Park Assist..........................................194 Automatic Steering into Parking Space........195
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............197
Park Out Assist.....................................................196
Troubleshooting the System............................198
Using Active Park Assist....................................194 Adjusting the Headlamps...........................297
Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
298
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................297
Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................79 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................79
Airbag Disposal
................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...........................................133
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive
..............................................178
Ambient Lighting.............................................93
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78 Arming the Alarm..................................................78
Disarming the Alarm.............................................78
Appendices....................................................399
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............107 Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
107
Keyless Warning Alert........................................107
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................108
Audio Control
..................................................80
Seek, Next or Previous........................................80
Audio System................................................358 General Information...........................................358
Audio Unit......................................................359
Autolamps.........................................................88 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........89 Automatic Climate Control..........................133
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91
Activating the System...........................................91
Manually Overriding the System......................92
Automatic Transmission
...............................172
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................176
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................175
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission.......................172
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............174
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................293
Autowipers.......................................................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................155
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................155
Locations...............................................................155
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................178
B
Blind Spot Information System..................219 Switching the System Off and On...................221
System Errors.......................................................221
Using the System................................................219
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