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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resale value.There is a large network of authorizeddealers that are there to help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise. We believethat their specially trained technicians arebest qualified to service your vehicle properlyand expertly. They are supported by a widerange of highly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,an authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out which partsand services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 408).
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the enginerunning in an enclosed space, unless youare sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial, such as cigarettes, away fromthe battery and all fuel related parts.
•Set the parking brake, shift thetransmission to park (P) and block thewheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
1.Inside the vehicle, pull the hood releasehandle located under the left-hand sideof the instrument panel.
2.Slightly lift the hood.
3.Release the hood latch by pushing thesecondary release lever to your left-handside.
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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
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING: Batteries normallyproduce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
WARNING: When lifting aplastic-cased battery, excessive pressureon the end walls could cause acid to flowthrough the vent caps, resulting in personalinjury and damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or withyour hands on opposite corners.
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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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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. Rewax 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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WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
The tire pressure monitoringsystem measures the vehicle's tirepressures. A warning lampilluminates if one or more tires aresignificantly underinflated or if there is asystem malfunction.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WARNING: Under-inflation is themost common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, treadseparation or blowout, with unexpectedloss of vehicle control and increased riskof injury. Under-inflation increases sidewallflexing and rolling resistance, resulting in
heat buildup and internal damage to thetire. It also may result in unnecessary tirestress, irregular wear, loss of vehiclecontrol and accidents. A tire can lose upto half of its air pressure and not appearto be flat!
WARNING: To determine therequired pressure(s) for your vehicle, seethe Safety Compliance Certification Label(on the door hinge pillar, door-latch postor the door edge that meets the door-latchpost, next to the driver seat) or the TireLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver door.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufactureron the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of adifferent size than the size indicated on thevehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,you should determine the proper tire inflationpressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasbeen equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates alow tire pressure telltale when one or moreof your tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressuretelltale illuminates, you should stop andcheck your tires as soon as possible, andinflate them to the proper pressure. Drivingon a significantly under-inflated tire causesthe tire to overheat and can lead to tirefailure. Under-inflation also reduces fuelefficiency and tire tread life, and may affectthe vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitutefor proper tire maintenance, and it is thedriver’s responsibility to maintain correct tirepressure, even if under-inflation has notreached the level to trigger illumination ofthe TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park (P),set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel, placean appropriate block or wheel chock onthe right rear wheel.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Park your vehicle so thatyou do not obstruct the flow of traffic orplace yourself in any danger and set up awarning triangle.
WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING: Use only the specifiedjacking points. If you use other locations,you could damage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system or thefuel lines.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If youare unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changingwheels. Do not use the vehicle jack otherthan when you are changing a wheel in anemergency.
WARNING: Make sure there is nogrease or oil on the threads or the surfacebetween the wheel lugs and nuts. This cancause the lug nuts to loosen while driving.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L2.0-Liter I-4 Turbocharged Engine Video Link
SpecificationEngine
10.0:1Compression ratio.
122 in³ (2,000 cm³)Displacement.
1-3-4-2Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
Minimum 87 octaneRequired fuel.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L
SpecificationEngine
10.0:1Compression ratio.
165 in³ (2,700 cm³)Displacement.
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
Minimum 87 octaneRequired fuel.
0.028 in (0.7 mm) - 0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
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