2021 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR oil dipstick

Selecting a Drive Mode
..............................178
Drive Modes ...................................................
178
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
180
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
185
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
186
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
188
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
190
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance .................
191
Economical Driving ......................................
191
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
192
Breaking-In .....................................................
192
Driving Through Water ...............................
192
Floor Mats ......................................................
193
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
194
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
195
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
195
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
196
Collision, Damage or Fire Event .............
198
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
199
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
199
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
201
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
204
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature .......................................................................
206 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.......................................................................
206
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
206
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
208
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
216
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
218
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
218
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L .................
220
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ...................
221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L .........................
222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L .........................
222
Engine Oil Check .........................................
222
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L ........................................................................\
224
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L ....
225
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
226
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
230
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
230
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
231
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
231
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
233
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
235
Fuel Filter .......................................................
235
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
235
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ..........
236
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
236
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
238
Cleaning Products ......................................
238
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
239
Waxing ............................................................
240
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.0L
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 231).
A
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 222).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 222).
C
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 230).
D
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 208).
E
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 226).
F
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 224).
G
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 235).
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.3L
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 231).
A.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 222).
B.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 222).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 230).
D.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 208).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir cap.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 226).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 225).
G.
Inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap- HEV only.
H.
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 235).
I.
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.0L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.3L 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 218).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 220).
7. Reinstall the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See Under
Hood Overview
(page 220).
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 279).
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
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 220).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 279). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage. Note:
Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator.
From the main menu scroll to: Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Informa-
tion
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the
OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42
Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........46
Driving Aids......................................................167
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.....71
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................. 71
E
Economical Driving
.......................................191
Electric Parking Brake.................................152
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............152
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake................................................... 153
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 153
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 154
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............369
Emergency Call System Data.....................16
Emission Law..................................................137
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........138
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 137
End User License Agreement..................372 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 372
Engine Block Heater......................................121 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 122
Engine Coolant Check
...............................226
Adding Coolant................................................... 226
Coolant Change................................................. 228
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 229
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 228
Recycled Coolant............................................... 227
Severe Climates................................................. 228
Engine Emission Control
............................137 Engine Oil Check
..........................................222
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L
..........................222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L..........................222
Engine Specifications - 3.0L....................275 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 275
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................276
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 276
Engine Specifications - 3.3L
.....................275
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 276
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 152
Essential Towing Checks
...........................188
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 189
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 188
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 188
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 189
Event Data.........................................................14
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Blind Spot Information System...................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 75
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 268
Floor Mats
.......................................................193
Ford Credit...........................................................9
US Only....................................................................... 9
Ford Protect
...................................................324
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 325
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 324
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
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