Driving Hints
Breaking-In
....................................................224
Economical Driving ....................................
224
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
225
Off-Road Driving .........................................
225
Driving Through Water ..............................
226
Floor Mats ......................................................
227
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
228
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
229
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
229
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
230
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
232
Towing Points ...............................................
232
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
234
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
235
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
236
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
237
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
237
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
239
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
239
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
239
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations .....................................
241
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
242
Changing a Fuse .........................................
254
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
256
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
256
Under Hood Overview ..............................
258Engine Oil Dipstick
.....................................
259
Engine Oil Check .........................................
259
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
260
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
260
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
262
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
262
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
263
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
263
Charging the 12V Battery .........................
263
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
264
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
266
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
266
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
266
Removing a Headlamp ............................
268
Changing a Bulb .........................................
268
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
272
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
273
Cleaning Products .......................................
273
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
273
Waxing .............................................................
275
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
275
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
275
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
276
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
276
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
277
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
278
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
278
Vehicle Storage ............................................
278
Body Styling Kits ........................................
280
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
281
Tire Care .........................................................
282
Using Snow Chains ....................................
297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
298
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High Current Fuse Box
Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box in the
engine compartment below the engine
compartment fuse box. This box contains
several high current fuses. If replacement
of these high current fuses is required, see
an authorized dealer.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box The fuse box is behind the access cover on
the outermost side of the steering column.
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
The engine compartment fuse box has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads. When you disconnect and
reconnect the battery, you need to reset
some features.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 264). Lift the release levers
at the rear of the cover to remove it.
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors...............................................80
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 81
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 80
Power-Folding Mirrors....................................... 80
Puddle Lamps ....................................................... 81
Signal Indicator Mirrors....................................... 81
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Floor Mats.......................................................227
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 75
Ford Protect...................................................435 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 436
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 435
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................156
Principle of Operation....................................... 156
Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Parking Aid...........................................177 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 178
Front Passenger Sensing System............44
Fuel and Refueling........................................141
Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Advertised Capacity.......................................... 146
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 147
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Quality......................................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 141
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................229
Fuse Box Locations......................................241 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 241
High Current Fuse Box..................................... 242
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............242
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 241
Fuses.................................................................241
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................242
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 242Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............251
G
Garage Door Opener....................................125
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............125
Gauges...............................................................83 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 83
Left Information Display.................................... 85
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 83
Type 3....................................................................... 85
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 152
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
Intelligent Access................................................. 50
General Maintenance Information........437 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 439
Owner Checks and Services......................... 438
Protecting Your Investment........................... 437
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 437
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 437
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................237
Getting the Services You Need...............234 Away From Home.............................................. 234
Glove Compartment
.....................................131
Glove Box with Lock............................................ 131
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 166
Hazard Flashers
............................................229
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 266
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp......................... 268
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 118
Head Restraints
.............................................118
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 119
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................116
Heated Rear Window...................................116
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