If ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE NEXTSERVICE or OIL CHANGE REQUIREDappears in the information display, it istime for an oil change; the oil change mustbe done within two weeks or 500 miles(800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OILCHANGE DUE NEXT SERVICE or OILCHANGE REQUIRED message appearing.The oil minder system must be reset aftereach oil change. See Oil ChangeIndicator Reset (page 209).
If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5000 miles (8000kilometers) from your last oil change.Never exceed one year or 10000 miles(16000 kilometers) between oil changeintervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
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Front Passenger Sensing System............38Fuel and Refueling........................................131Fuel Consumption........................................136Advertised Capacity..........................................136Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................136Fuel Economy.......................................................137Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................132Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................131Choosing the Right Fuel....................................131Fuel Shutoff...................................................184Fuse Box Locations.....................................196Battey Fuse Box..................................................196Engine Compartment Fuse Box...................196Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............196Fuses.................................................................196Fuse Specification Chart...........................196Battery Fuse Box................................................203Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................197Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............201
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Gauges...............................................................83Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84Fuel Gauge.............................................................84Information Display.............................................83GearboxSee: Transmission..............................................142General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......385Multi-Point Inspection.....................................387Owner Checks and Services.........................386Protecting Your Investment...........................385Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................385Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................385Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................192Getting the Services You Need...............189Away From Home..............................................189Glasses Holder...............................................122
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................152
Hazard Flashers............................................184Hazard Flashers Warning Lamp...................184Switching the Hazard Flashers On orOff.......................................................................184Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................218Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................220HeadrestSee: Head Restraints........................................109Head Restraints............................................109Folding the Rear Seat Outermost HeadRestraint..............................................................111Installing the Head Restraint............................111Lowering the Head Restraint............................111Raising the Head Restraint...............................111Removing the Head Restraint..........................111Tilting the Front Seat Head Restraint...........111Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................107Windshield Wiper De-icer................................107Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC)...........................................107Heated Rear Window - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC)..........................................107Heated Seats..................................................119Heated Steering Wheel................................67HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................101Hill Start Assist..............................................152Switching the System On and Off................153Using Hill Start Assist........................................153Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC)...............105Defogging or Clearing the Windshield ofThin Ice..............................................................106Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather............................................................106General Hints.......................................................105Quickly Cooling the Interior............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling..........106Recommended Settings for Heating..........106
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic ManualTemperature Control (EMTC)..............106Defogging or Clearing the Windshield ofThin Ice...............................................................107Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................107General Hints.......................................................106Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................107Quickly Heating the Interior............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling...........107Recommended Settings for Heating..........106Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................151Home Screen.................................................319Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........205
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Ignition Switch...............................................123Starting the Engine............................................124Switching the Ignition Off................................123Switching the Ignition On................................123Switching the Ignition to AccessoryMode...................................................................123In California (U.S. Only).............................190Information Display Control.......................67Information Displays....................................88General Information...........................................88Information Messages..................................91Accessory Power..................................................92Airbag........................................................................92Alarm........................................................................92Battery and Charging System.........................93Brake System.........................................................93Engine.......................................................................94Fuel System...........................................................94Hill Start Assist.....................................................94Keyless Vehicle.....................................................95Lighting....................................................................95Maintenance..........................................................95MyKey.......................................................................96Park Aid....................................................................97Park Brake...............................................................97Power Steering.....................................................98Stability Control...................................................98Starting System ...................................................98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................93Traction Control...................................................99Transmission.........................................................99Vehicle Settings..................................................100Installing Child Restraints.............................17Child Seats...............................................................17Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................18Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)...........................................20Using Tether Straps.............................................22Instrument Cluster........................................83Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Interior Lamps..................................................77Courtesy lamp........................................................77Reading lamps.......................................................77Vanity lamp.............................................................78Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................185Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................186Jump Starting.......................................................187Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................185Removing the Jumper Cables........................187
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Keyless Entry...................................................58Disabled Keys........................................................59General Information............................................58Intelligent Access - Locking and Unlockingthe Doors with the Key Blade.....................59Locking Using Intelligent Access....................58Unlocking only Driver Door...............................59Unlocking Using Intelligent Access...............58Keys and Remote Controls........................46Principle of Operation........................................46
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Lighting Control...............................................73Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................74Parking Lamps.......................................................73
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