
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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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Variable cam timing valve 1 and 2.Heated oxygen sensors.
Powertrain control module relay.
-
9
Auxiliary power point 1 - instrument panel.
20A 1
10
Ignition coils.
15A 3
11
A/C control drive.
15A 3
12
Transaxle warmer.
Auxiliary water pump.
Aspirator valve control. Fan clutch.Oil pump.
Turbo bypass.
Not used (spare).
15A 3
13
Not used (spare).
15A 3
14
Run/start relay.
-
15
Auxiliary power point 2 - instrument panel.
20A 1
16
Auxiliary power point - rear cargo area.
20A 1
17
Not used (spare).
10A 2
18
Electric power assist steering.
10A 2
19
Lighting control switch.
10A 2
20
Transmission Run/Start relay.
5A 2
21
Air conditioning compressor.
10A 2
22
Voltage quality module.
7.5A 2
23
Not used (spare).
10A 2
24
Anti-lock brake system.
10A 3
25
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Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Transmission control module. Oil pump.
15A 2
49
Wiper park heater.
10A 2
50
Not used.
-
51
Not used.
-
52
Rear differential lock.
15A 2
53
Not used.
-
54
Not used.
-
55
4WD motor no. 1 relay.
-
86
1 M-type fuse.
2 Micro 2 fuse.
3 Micro 3 fuse.
Power Distribution Box - Bottom
There are fuses on the bottom of the fuse
box. To access the bottom of the fuse box: Towards the front side of the
vehicle.
A
1. Release the two latches on both sides of the fuse box.
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1
2
E206171
1

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 256).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 258).
7. Reinstall the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 259). 8.
Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 320).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING:
Do not remove the
filler cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant
system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Capacity
Item
6.2 qt (5.9 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter).
11.6 qt (11 L)
Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid.
2.11 pt (1.0 L)
Front axle fluid.
3.70 pt (1.75 L)
Rear axle fluid (standard axle).
3.04 pt (1.44 L)
Rear axle fluid (locking axle).
12.8 qt (12.1 L)1
Automatic transmission fluid.
23.7 fl oz (700 ml)
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (four-
wheel drive).
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid.
18.8 gal (71.2 L)
Fuel tank.
1.49 lb (0.675 kg)
A/C refrigerant.
2.7 fl oz (80 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount could vary during fluid changes.
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Specifications
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-B1
Motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-Q1SP
WSS-M2C946-B1
Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M97B57-A2
Engine coolant (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-13DL-G
WSS-M97B57-A2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
CVC-13DL-G
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid (Canada)
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
CXY-80W90-1L
WSS-M2C949-A
Automatic transmission fluid (U.S.):
MERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission
Fluid
XT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A
Automatic transmission fluid (Canada):
MERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission
Fluid
XT-12-QULVC
WSS-M2C938-A
Transfer Case fluid (U.S.)
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-A
Transfer Case fluid (Canada)
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Specification
Name
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
CXT-10-LV12
WSS-M14P19-A
Windshield washer fluid (U.S.):
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate
with Bitterant
ZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-A
Windshield washer fluid (Canada):
Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid
CXC-37-(A, B, D, F)
WSS-M17B21-A
A/C refrigerant (U.S.):
R-1234yf Refrigerant
YN-33-A
WSS-M17B21-A
A/C refrigerant (Canada):
R-1234yf Refrigerant
HS7Z-19B519-BA
WSS-M2C300-A2
A/C refrigerant compressor oil:
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil
YN-35
ESA-M1C75-B
Transmission, parking brake linkage and pivots and brake
pedal shift grease:
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-E1
ESB-M1C93-B
Multi-purpose grease:
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XL-5-A
-
Lock cylinders (U.S.):
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
XL-1
-
Lock cylinders (Canada):
Penetrating Fluid
CXC-51-A
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, it could result in:
• Component damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods. •
Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Reduced brake performance.
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We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not
available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN PLUS requirements and display the
API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use oil labeled with API SN PLUS
service category unless the label also
displays the API certification mark An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
ILSAC.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that your
vehicle warranty does not cover.
Note:
We recommend using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause reduced brake performance
and not meet our performance standards.
Keep brake fluid clean and dry.
Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum
products or other materials could result in
brake system damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® ULV transmission fluid will only
use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The
use of any other fluid could cause
transmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. Specification
Name
WSS-M2C953-B1
Engine oil - SAE 0W-30
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