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CLEANING PRODUCTS
Materials
For best results, use the following productsor products of equivalent quality:For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
SpecificationName
Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover, ZC-42 (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M5B194-BMotorcraft® Custom Bright Metal Cleaner, ZC-15 (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M14P4-AMotorcraft® Detail Wash, ZC-3-A (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M14P3-AMotorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser, ZC-20 (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo, CXC-66-A (Canada)
Motorcraft® Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner, ZC-56 (U.S. & Canada)
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Cleaner, CXC-101 (Canada)
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant, ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid, CXC-37-F/M (Canada)
Motorcraft® Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, ZC-54 (U.S. & Canada)
ESR-M14P5-AMotorcraft® Premium Glass Cleaner, CXC-100 (Canada)
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SpecificationName
Motorcraft® Spot and Stain Remover, ZC-14 (U.S.)
ESR-M14P5-AMotorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, ZC-23 (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner, ZC-37-A (U.S. & Canada)
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
CLEANING THE EXTERIORPRECAUTIONS
Immediately remove fuel spillages, additiveresiduals, bird droppings, insect depositsand road tar. These may cause damage toyour vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.Remove any exterior accessories, forexample antennas, before entering a carwash.
CLEANING HEADLAMPS AND REARLAMPS
We recommend that you only use cold orlukewarm water containing car shampoo toclean the headlamps and the rear lamps.
Do not scrape the lamps.
Do not wipe lamps when they are dry.
CLEANING WINDOWS AND WIPERBLADES
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with a non-abrasiveglass cleaner.
Note:When cleaning the interior of thewindshield, avoid getting any glass cleaneron the instrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decals fromthe inside of the heated rear window. Thiscan cause damage not covered by thevehicle Warranty.
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CLEANING CHROME, ALUMINIUM ORSTAINLESS STEEL
We recommend that you only use a carshampoo, a soft cloth and water on bumpersand other chrome, aluminium or stainlesssteel parts.
Note:For additional information andassistance, we recommend that you contactan authorized dealer.
Note:Rinse the area well after cleaning.
Note:Do not use abrasive materials, forexample steel wool or plastic pads, as theycan scratch these surfaces.
Note:Do not use chrome cleaner, metalcleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.
CLEANING WHEELS
Only use a recommended wheel and tirecleaner to clean the wheels weekly. Foradditional information and assistance, werecommend that you contact an authorizeddealer.
1.Use a sponge to remove heavy depositsof dirt and brake dust.
2.Rinse well after cleaning.
Note:Do not apply a cleaning chemical towarm or hot wheel rims and covers.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for anextended period after cleaning the wheelswith a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle fora few minutes before parking your vehicle.This reduces the risk of corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damagewheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,harsh cleaning products, chrome wheelcleaners or abrasive materials coulddamage wheel rims and covers.
CLEANING THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris fromthe screen area below windshield.
Note:If you are not familiar with the partsaround the engine do not wash the enginecompartment. Avoid frequent enginewashes.
When washing the engine compartment:
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well.
•Cover the battery, power distribution box,and air filter assembly to prevent waterdamage.
Note:If your vehicle has an engine coverremove the cover before application ofshampoo and degreaser.
•Spray an approved engine shampoo anddegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and rinse with water.
CLEANING STRIPES OR GRAPHICS
It is recommended to wash your vehicle byhand however, pressure washing may beused under the following conditions:
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•Use a spray with a 40° wide spray anglepattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to your vehicle'ssurface.
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F (82°C).
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES ANDSENSORS
We recommend that you only use lukewarmor cold water and a soft cloth to clean thecamera lens and sensors.
Note:Do not pressure wash camera lensand sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehiclefrequently. Keep body and door drain holesfree from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may requireregular cleaning with a power washer or athorough rinse with a strong stream of waterif the vehicle is operated in dusty or muddyenvironments. Rear leaf springs or othersuspension components may emit squeakingor popping noises while operating thevehicle if particles, such as dirt, rocks, orother debris, are present in the components.
WAXING
Wax the high-gloss painted surface of yourprewashed vehicle once or twice a year.
We recommend that you only use anapproved quality wax that does not containabrasives. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that you contactan authorized dealer.
When washing and waxing, park your vehiclein a shaded area out of direct sunlight.
Note:Avoid waxing unpainted or low-glossblack colored parts, they discolor over time.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel or instrumentpanel to avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
We recommend that you only clean theinstrument panel and cluster lens with adamp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
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CLEANING PLASTIC
We recommend that you only use a mildsoap and water solution on a soft cloth. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING DISPLAYS AND SCREENS
We recommend that you only use amicrofiber cloth in a circular motion to cleanoff the fingerprint or dust.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to the clothand try to clean it again.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
CLEANING FABRIC
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.
We recommend that you only clean fabric inthe following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
3.For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a ringforms on the fabric, clean the entire areaimmediately, but do not oversaturate or thering could set.
CLEANING LEATHER
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.
We recommend that you only clean theleather surfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
3.Make sure the leather is dry, then applya small amount of conditioner to a clean,dry cloth.
4.Rub the conditioner into the leather untilit disappears. Allow the conditioner todry, then repeat the process for the entireinterior. If a film appears, wipe it off witha dry, clean cloth.
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5.For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
CLEANING VINYL
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.
We recommend that you only clean vinylsurfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
3.For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOORMATS
We recommend that you only clean yourcarpets in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
3.For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a ringforms on the fabric, clean the entire areaimmediately, but do not oversaturate or thering could set.
We recommend that you only clean yourfloor mats in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wash rubber floor mats using mild soapand lukewarm or cold water.
3.Completely dry the floor mat beforeplacing them back in your vehicle.
CLEANING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
1.Wipe the surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING STORAGECOMPARTMENTS
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution. Drythe area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING MOONROOF TRACKS
1.Remove debris from the tracks with avacuum cleaner.
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2.Wipe the bulb seal and mating paintedroof metal surface with a soft, damp clothand a mild soap and water solution.
Note:The moonroof rail tracks are greasedto maintain proper functionality. Do not wipeoff the grease.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
We recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer to identify your vehiclecolor code. Authorized dealers havetouch-up paint to match your vehicle's color.
Before repairing minor paint damage, use acleaner to remove particles such as birddroppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout.
Read the instructions before using cleaningproducts.
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BODY STYLING KIT PRECAUTIONS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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