2023 FORD E SERIES oil dipstick

Parking Aids
Rear View Camera......................................106
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................107
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................107
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........107
Canceling the Set Speed.........................108
Resuming the Set Speed.........................108
Cruise Control Indicators..........................108
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............108
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.......................................................115
Lane Keeping System.................................116
Steering............................................................119
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................120
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................124
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................129
Recommended Towing Weights...........130
Essential Towing Checks...........................131
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......137
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance................138
Economical Driving.....................................138
Breaking-In.....................................................139
Driving Through Water...............................139
Floor Mats......................................................139
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................141
Hazard Flashers............................................142
Fuel Shutoff...................................................142
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................143
Transporting the Vehicle..........................144
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............146
In California (U.S. Only).............................147
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................148
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................149
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................150
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).........................................................................150
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................151
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................152
Changing a Fuse..........................................160
Maintenance
General Information...................................162
Opening and Closing the Hood..............162
Under Hood Overview...............................163
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................164
Engine Oil Check..........................................164
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................165
Changing the Engine Air Filter................165
Engine Coolant Check...............................166
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................170
Brake Fluid Check.........................................173
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................174
Changing the 12V Battery.........................174
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................176
Washer Fluid Check.....................................177
Fuel Filter.........................................................177
Checking the Wiper Blades......................177
Changing the Wiper Blades......................177
Removing a Headlamp..............................178
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 177).A
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See Automatic Transmission FluidCheck (page 170).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 164).C
Air cleaner assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 165).D
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 164).E
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 173).F
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 166).G
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 152).H
Power steering fluid reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid Check (page 174).I
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 174).J
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
Minimum.A
Nominal.B
Maximum.C
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Check the oil level before starting theengine, or switch the engine off afterwarm up and wait 10 minutes for theoil to drain into the oil pan.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth.
4.Reinstall the dipstick and make sure itis fully seated.
5.Remove the dipstick again to check theoil level.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
6.If the oil level is at the minimum mark,immediately add oil.
7.Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it isfully seated.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,000 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not add engine oilwhen the engine is hot. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not remove the fillercap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that thevehicle warranty may not cover.
1.Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2.Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3.Add engine oil that meets ourspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 224).
4.Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Immediately soak up any oil spillagewith an absorbent cloth.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
WARNING: If it illuminates whenyou are driving do not continue yourjourney, even if the oil level is correct.Have your vehicle checked.
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
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Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................236Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................236Connecting a Bluetooth® Device..........240Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................236Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........236Disabling the Connectivity Device...............236Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........236What Is the Modem..........................................236Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................166Cooling System Capacity andSpecification..............................................228Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40Cruise Control................................................107Cruise Control Indicators...........................108Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control...............................................49Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl............................................................49Customer Assistance..................................146Customer Information...............................255Radio Frequency Certification Labels........255
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Data Privacy......................................................13Daytime Running Lamps.............................53Direction Indicators.......................................54Doors and Locks.............................................45Driver Alert........................................................115Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36Driving Aids......................................................115Driving Hints...................................................138Driving Through Water................................139DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................53
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Economical Driving......................................138Electromagnetic Compatibility..............259Emergency Call System Data.....................16Emission Law...................................................92End User License Agreement..................262Engine Block Heater.....................................84
Engine Coolant Check................................166Engine Emission Control.............................92Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................48Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification...............................................227Engine Oil Check...........................................164Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................164Engine Specifications.................................224Environment......................................................17Essential Towing Checks............................131Event Data.........................................................14Exterior Mirrors.................................................57
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................215Floor Mats.......................................................139Ford Credit...........................................................9Ford Protect...................................................245Fuel and Refueling........................................86Fuel Consumption.........................................90Fuel Filter..........................................................177Fuel Quality - E85..........................................86Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................88Fuel Shutoff....................................................142Fuel Tank Capacity......................................229Fuses.................................................................152Fuse Specification Chart............................152
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Gauges...............................................................59GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................96General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................42General Maintenance Information........247Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................149Getting the Services You Need...............146
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................101
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