Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decals fromthe inside of the heated rear window. Thevehicle warranty does not cover damagecaused to the heated rear window grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate the sideairbag system and affect performance ofthe side airbag in a crash.
Note:Follow the same procedure forcleaning leather seats when cleaning leatherinterior. See Cleaning Leather Seats (page309).
Note:Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which can stainand discolor the fabric and affect the flameretardant abilities of the seat materials.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety beltsand seats equipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft® Professional Strength Carpet& Upholstery Cleaner.
For grease or tar stains:
•Spot clean the area with Motorcraft® Spotand Stain Remover. In Canada, useMotorcraft® Multi-Purpose Cleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately, but do not oversaturate orthe ring will set.
Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior (If Equipped)
Note:Alcantara microfiber cloth fabric ismade of polyester microfiber withmicro-porous polyurethane. Usingcommercially available fabric cleaners cancause permanent damage.
Note:Do not use commercially availableleather and vinyl cleaning products onAlcantara microfiber cloth fabric.
Note:Lincoln Black Label or Presidentialvehicles may have Alcantara microfiber clothfabric on the seats, headliner, floor mats anddoor panels.
Depending on the type of stain, use water,lemon juice or pure ethyl alcohol whencleaning. For cleaning Alcantara microfibercloth, refer to the following chart:
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Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................125
Automatic High Beam Control....................89Switching the System On and Off....................90
Automatic Transmission...............................175Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................178Brake-Shift Interlock............................................177If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................178SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............176Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission................................175
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................292Adding Transmission Fluid .............................293Checking the Transmission Fluid Level........293
Autowipers.......................................................84Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154Locations...............................................................154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................179
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................295
Blind Spot Information System..................219Switching the System Off and On...................221System Errors.......................................................221System Limitations..............................................221Using the System...............................................220
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System...............219
Body Styling Kits............................................312Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............282
Booster Seats..................................................32Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check........................................294Brakes...............................................................187General Information............................................187
Breaking-In.....................................................245Bulb Specification Chart.............................362
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................129Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.......349Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................354
Specifications......................................................350
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........355Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................360Specifications......................................................357
Capacities and Specifications...................343Cargo Nets......................................................231Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................304
Catalytic Converter.......................................172On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................173Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................174
Center Console.............................................156Console Refrigerator and Freezer..................156Second Row Center Console...........................156
Changing a Bulb...........................................300Front Direction Indicator Lamp........................301Front Fog Lamp..................................................300High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............300LED Lamps............................................................301License Plate Lamp.............................................301
Changing a Fuse..........................................278Fuses.....................................................................278
Changing a Road Wheel.............................333Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................334Tire Change Procedure....................................335
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