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 and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 115
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 115
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................187 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 188
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 187
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................56
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................54
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 80
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............192
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 53
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................108
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................53 Alarm System........................................................ 53
Arming the Alarm................................................. 53
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 53
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 53
Appendices.....................................................321
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............70
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 70
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 70
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 70
Audio Control
...................................................54
Audio Input Jack...........................................256
Audio System.................................................251 General Information.......................................... 251
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................252
Menu Structure................................................... 254
Automatic Transmission...........................105 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 107
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 105If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow................................................................... 107
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 105
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................180
6F35 Transmission............................................ 180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L
.................................................................180
6F50/6F55 Transmission............................... 180
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels................................................................. 183
Checking the fluid level.................................... 182
Moving the Air Filter Assembly (Accessing the Dipstick)..................................................... 181
Reinstalling The Air Filter Assembly............183
Auxiliary Power Points.................................88 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 88
Locations................................................................ 88
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 108
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 185
Blind Spot Information System..............126 Switching the System Off and On................127
System Errors........................................................ 127
System Limitations............................................. 127
Using the System................................................ 126
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........169
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check.........................................184
Brakes................................................................115 General Information........................................... 115
Breaking-In......................................................143
Bulb Specification Chart...........................190
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................83
California Proposition 65..............................11
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