
•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint shouldfeel smooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
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•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC)................103Directing Air to the Footwell AirVents..................................................................105Directing Air to the Instrument Panel AirVents..................................................................105Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents..................................................................105Setting the Blower Motor Speed..................104Setting the Temperature.................................105Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff.......................................................................103Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff.......................................................................103Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................103Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................103Switching the Recirculated Air On andOff.......................................................................103Swtiching Auto Mode On and Off................103Automatic Engine Shutdown...................128Automatic Transmission............................142Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................145Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever...................................................................144If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................145Selector Lever Positions...................................142SelectShift™ AutomaticTransmission...................................................143Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................214Auto-Start-Stop...........................................129Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................130Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...............................129Autowipers.......................................................69Settings....................................................................70Auxiliary Power Points................................120110 Volt AC Power Point...................................12012 Volt DC Power Point.....................................120Locations...............................................................120
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................215Blind Spot Information System..............162Switching the System Off and On...............163System Errors.......................................................163Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem...............................................................162BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System...........162Body Styling Kits.........................................240Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........205Booster Seats..................................................23Types of Booster Seats......................................24Brake Fluid Check.........................................214Brakes................................................................151General Information...........................................151Breaking-In.......................................................181Brakes and Clutch...............................................181Tires..........................................................................181Bulb Specification Chart...........................229
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................108Capacities and Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................278Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................280Capacities.............................................................278Specifications......................................................278Capacities and Specifications -2.0L.................................................................281Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................284Capacities.............................................................282Specifications.....................................................282Capacities and Specifications................270Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................233Catalytic Converter......................................139On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................140Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing...................................................140Center Console..............................................122
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Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator..............................................................87Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................87Washer Fluid Check.....................................215WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................233Waxing.............................................................234Wheels and Tires..........................................241General Information..........................................241Windows and Mirrors....................................79Windshield Washers.......................................71Heated Washer Jets..............................................71Settings.....................................................................71Windshield Wipers........................................69Intermittent Wipe................................................69Speed Dependent Wipers................................69Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................217Wipers and Washers.....................................69Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle........................179
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