Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............239
In California (U.S. Only)...........................240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................241
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................................244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........................................................................244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)........................................................................244
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.........................246
Changing a Fuse..........................................255
Maintenance
General Information...................................257
Opening and Closing the Hood.............257
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™........................................................................259
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.................260
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach 1.........................................................................261
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................262
Engine Oil Check.........................................262
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................263
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/5.0L....................................263
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L,Mach 1.........................................................264
Engine Coolant Check..............................265
Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission – 3160........................................................................269
Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission – MT82........................................................................270
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................270
Brake Fluid Check.......................................270
Clutch Fluid Check - ManualTransmission..............................................271
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................271
Changing the 12V Battery..........................271
Adjusting the Headlamps........................274
Washer Fluid Check....................................275
Fuel Filter........................................................275
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................276
Changing the Wiper Blades....................276
Changing a Bulb..........................................276
Track Use
Track Use - Mach 1......................................278
Track Use.......................................................285
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................291
General Information - Mach 1.................291
Cleaning Products......................................292
Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1...............293
Cleaning the Exterior.................................293
Waxing............................................................295
Cleaning the Engine - Mach 1.................295
Cleaning the Engine...................................295
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................296
Cleaning the Interior..................................296
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................297
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................297
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............298
Cleaning the Wheels.................................298
Vehicle Storage...........................................298
Cleaning the Convertible Top................300
Body Styling Kits........................................300
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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 15 minutes for theoil to drain into the oil pan.
Note:Checking the oil level too soon couldresult in an inaccurate reading.
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).
Note:Increases in oil level can occur fromfrequent short trips that do not allow theengine to get to operating temperature, aswell as frequent idling or low speed drivingfor long periods of time.
Note:If oil levels are continuously notedabove the maximum mark, schedule a visitto your authorized dealer.
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 337).
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.
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