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WAXING
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use MotorcraftPremium
Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with the sliding door
electrical contact switches. Paint sealant or other contaminants could
interfere with the proper operation of the power locks or radio
speakers. If necessary, clean the contacts with MotorcraftBug and
Tar Remover (ZC-42) to remove any sealant. Do not use any abrasives
on the contact surfaces.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with MotorcraftWheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A),
which is available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake
dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
Cleaning
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7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the MAX level in the coolant reservoir. If
the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding
engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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RECYCLE
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
Accessories
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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................162
Air cleaner filter ...............240–241
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..................................94, 103
and child safety seats ..............96
description ........................94, 103
disposal ....................................105
driver airbag ......................96, 104
indicator light .................103, 105
operation ...........................96, 104
passenger airbag ...............96, 104
side airbag ...............................103
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................220
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................160
Anti-theft system ........................67
arming the system ....................68
Armrests ......................................75
Audio system (see Radio) ...20–21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................238
fluid, checking ........................238
fluid, specification ..................242
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................169
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....24
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle
refill capacities ........................242
B
Battery .......................................218acid, treating emergencies .....218
jumping a disabled battery ....192
maintenance-free ....................218
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................218
Belt-Minder...............................90
Bluetooth system ........................25
Booster seats .............................120
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...................................160
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................160
fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specifications .................242
lubricant specifications ..........242
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................168
Bulbs ............................................43
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....242
CD player ....................................20
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................183
Child safety seats ......................110
attaching with tether straps ..116
in front seat ............................111
in rear seat ..............................111
LATCH .....................................114
recommendations ...................108
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................120
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............208
instrument panel ....................209
interior .....................................210
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Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................148
Loading instructions .................153
Locks
childproof ..................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........242
Lug nuts ....................................191
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........242
Mirrors .........................................55
fold away ...................................55
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraftparts ..............211, 241
O
Octane rating ............................229
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................216
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................180
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................53
Power steering ..........................165fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacity ................242
fluid, specifications .................242
Power Windows ...........................54
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................166
R
Radio ......................................20–21
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................108
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................63
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors .....62, 64
opening the trunk .....................64
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................66
replacing the batteries .............64
Reverse sensing system ...........171
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................81, 85–89
Safety Canopy ...........................103
Safety defects, reporting ..........205
Safety restraints ..............81, 85–89
Belt-Minder.............................90
for adults .............................86–88
for children .............................105
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
warning light and chime ....89–90
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