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5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert
the dipstick fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the
lower and upper holes or
between the MIN and MAX
marks (depending on
application),the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough
oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes or within the
MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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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 FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE 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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Child safety seats ......................204
attaching with tether straps ..214
in front seat ....................205, 211
in rear seat ......................205, 211
LATCH .....................................212
recommendations ...................202
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................219
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............355
instrument panel ............357–358
interior .....................................359
plastic parts ............................356
safety belts ..............................359
washing ....................................353
waxing .....................................354
wheels ......................................354
wiper blades ............................356
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................59, 62, 64, 67
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................43
AM/FM Stereo ...........................42
Compass, electronic ....................88
calibration .................................89
set zone adjustment .................89
Console ........................................88
Controls
power seat ...............................153
steering column ......................101
Coolant
checking and adding ..............373
refill capacities ................376, 400
specifications ..........................400
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................98
Customer Assistance ................319Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................410
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................350
Getting roadside assistance ...319
Getting the service you
need .........................................346
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................351
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................350
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................74
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors ...........................62, 64, 67
windshield .....................62, 64, 67
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................393, 395
engine oil .................................368
Driving under special
conditions ..................296, 309, 312
sand .........................................311
snow and ice ...........................313
through water .................311, 314
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Electronic message center ...22, 30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................338
running out of fuel .........338, 385
Emission control system ..........389
Engine ................................404–405
cleaning ...................................355
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coolant .....................................373
fail-safe cooling .......................377
idle speed control ...................371
lubrication specifications .......400
refill capacities ........................400
service points ..................365–366
Engine block heater .................275
Engine oil ..................................368
checking and adding ..............368
dipstick ....................................368
filter, specifications ........370, 399
recommendations ...................370
refill capacities ........................400
specifications ..........................400
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................275
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Fail safe cooling ........................377
Fleet MyKey programming ......141
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....379
Fluid capacities .........................400
Fog lamps ....................................73
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......301
driving off road .......................307
electronic shift ........................304
indicator light .........................301
lever operated shift ................302
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................286
Fuel ............................................379
calculating fuel
economy ......................26, 32, 386
cap ...........................................381
capacity ...................................400
choosing the right fuel ...........383
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................389detergent in fuel .....................385
filler funnel .............................385
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................379, 381, 386
filter, specifications ........378, 399
fuel pump shut-off ..................321
improving fuel economy ........386
octane rating ...383–384, 404–405
quality ......................................384
running out of fuel .........338, 385
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................379
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................379, 383–384
Fuses ..................................321–322
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Garage door opener ..................104
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............381
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................386
Gauges .........................................18
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................22
H
Hazard flashers .........................320
Headlamps ...................................72
aiming ..................................74–75
autolamp system .......................72
bulb specifications ....................79
daytime running lights .............74
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................73
replacing bulbs .........................79
turning on and off ....................72
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MyKey ........................................141
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Navigation system .......................58
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Octane rating ....................383–384
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................368
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Parental MyKey
programming .............................141
Parking brake ............................278
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........399
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................167
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................322, 325
Power door locks ......................126
Power mirrors .............................94
Power point .................................90
Power steering ..........................285
fluid, checking and adding ....392
fluid, refill capacity ................400
fluid, specifications .................400
Power Windows ...........................91
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................286
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Radio ......................................40, 426-CD in dash .............................42
Rear heated seats .....................165
Rear-view camera system .........299
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................202
Relays ........................................321
Remote entry system ...............130
illuminated entry ....................135
locking/unlocking doors .131–132
panic alarm .............................132
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................134
replacing the batteries ...........133
Reverse sensing system ...........297
Roadside assistance ..................319
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Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............166,
170–172, 176–177, 179
Safety Canopy ...........193–194, 196
Safety defects, reporting ..........352
Safety
restraints ...166, 170–172, 176–179
Belt-Minder
...........................180
Belt-Minder
,
deactivating/activating ...........183
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........171–172, 176–177
for children .............................199
lap belt ....................................174
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................167
warning light and
chime ...............................179–180
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