Post-Crash Alert System.............................318
Automatic Crash Shutoff............................319
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.............321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,AWD............................................................321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,FWD.............................................................321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.7L.......................................................................321
Emergency Towing.....................................322
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.........................................323
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................323
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............333
Identifying Fuse Types...............................338
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................338
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.........................339
Opening and Closing the Hood..............339
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................341
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L....................343
Engine Oil......................................................345
Checking the Coolant................................347
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................351
Changing the Fuel Filter............................352
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L........352
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L.........352
Changing the 12V Battery.........................353
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................355
Exterior Bulbs...............................................358
Interior Bulbs.................................................361
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................362
Cleaning the Exterior.................................363
Waxing...........................................................365
Cleaning the Interior..................................365
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................367
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................368
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage........369
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage......................................................................370
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label................................371
Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades..........................................371
Information on the Tire Sidewall.............372
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................377
Tire Replacement Requirements.............377
Using Snow Chains....................................380
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................382
Inflating the Tires........................................382
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................382
Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............383
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.........384
Tire Rotation.................................................384
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Airbag
Front fog lamps
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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is part of yourvehicle's emissions system and filters harmfulpollutants from the exhaust gas.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park, idle or driveyour vehicle on dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heatsup the engine compartment and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system is veryhigh. Never work around or attempt torepair any part of the exhaust system untilit has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the catalytic converter.The catalytic converter heats up to a veryhigh temperature after only a short periodof engine operation and stays hot after theengine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks may resultin entry of harmful and potentially lethalfumes into the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your vehicle inspectedimmediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. See JumpStarting Precautions (page 316).
•Use the correct fuel. See Fuel andRefueling (page 201).
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Do not make any unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle or engine. By law,vehicle owners and anyone whomanufactures, repairs, or services a fleet ofvehicles are not permitted to intentionallyremove an emission control device orprevent it from working.
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5.Install a new air filter element. Be carefulnot to crimp the filter element edgesbetween the air filter housing and cover.This could cause filter damage and allowunfiltered air to enter the engine if notproperly seated.
6.Install the air filter housing cover.
7.Engage the clamps to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter thatintegrates with the fuel tank. It does not needregular maintenance or replacement.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING OVERVIEW
- 2.0L
A.The long drive belt is on the first pulleygroove closest to the engine.
B.The short drive belt is on the secondpulley groove farthest from the engine.
DRIVE BELT ROUTING OVERVIEW
- 2.7L
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PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE FOR
STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, the following maintenancerecommendations ensures your vehicle staysin good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve your vehicle.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and weather damage.
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminants which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housings and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION - 2.0L
Use oil that meets the defined specificationand viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms tocurrent engine, emission system and fueleconomy performance standards of ILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for yourvehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not available, usemotor oils of the recommended viscositygrade that display the API Certification Markfor gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additivesbecause they are unnecessary and couldlead to engine damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
5.5 qt (5.2 L)All.
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An oil that displays this symbol conforms tocurrent engine, emission system and fueleconomy performance standards of ILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for yourvehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not available, usemotor oils of the recommended viscositygrade that meet API SP requirements anddisplay the API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additivesbecause they are unnecessary and couldlead to engine damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
6.0 qt (5.7 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C961-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil / Huile moteur de très hautequalité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
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If your information display resets prematurelyor becomes inoperative, you should performthe oil change interval at six months or5,000 mi (8,000 km) from your last oilchange. Never exceed one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km) between oil change intervals.
You can drive high performance vehicles insuch a way that may lead to higher oilconsumption including extended time at highengine speeds, high loads, engine braking,hard cornering maneuvers, track and off-roadusage. Under these conditions, oilconsumption of approximately 1 quart per500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible.Check the engine oil level at every refuelingand adjust to maintain proper levels to avoidengine damage.
It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part of yourvehicle’s normal maintenance. Please consultyour warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normaloperating characteristic and, by itself, doesnot necessarily indicate a concern or that thefluid needs to be changed. Have discoloredfluids that also show signs of overheating orforeign material contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viableway to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduled maintenance.It is critical that systems are flushed only withnew fluid that is the same as that requiredto fill and operate the system or using ourapproved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
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