check oil FORD FREESTYLE 2009 User Guide

Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine coolant11.1 quarts
(10.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
3
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant (with
rear heater)13.2 quarts
(12.5L)
Power steering fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCON
VATFX T-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Windshield washer fluidTop- off fluid as
neededMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)
(non-PZEV)
——
19.0 (71.9L)
(PZEV)
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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plastic parts ............................310
washing ....................................307
waxing .....................................308
wheels ......................................308
wiper blades ............................310
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................76, 78, 80, 82
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................30
AM/FM/CD .................................23
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............120
Console ......................................101
overhead ............................99–100
Controls
power seat ...............................158
steering column ......................110
Coolant
checking and adding ..............324
refill capacities ................328, 346
specifications ..........................346
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................107
Customer Assistance ................276
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................304
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................304
Getting roadside assistance ...276
Getting the service you
need .........................................300
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................305
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................303D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................89
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................342
engine oil .................................319
Driving under special
conditions ..........................271, 273
sand .........................................272
snow and ice ...........................274
through water .................272, 275
DVD system .................................45
E
Electronic message center .......117
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................293
Emission control system ..........338
Engine ........................................348
cleaning ...................................309
coolant .....................................324
fail-safe cooling .......................328
idle speed control ...................322
lubrication specifications .......346
refill capacities ........................346
service points ..........................316
starting after a collision .........278
Engine block heater .................255
Engine oil ..................................319
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................319
checking and adding ..............319
dipstick ....................................319
filter, specifications ........321, 345
recommendations ...................321
refill capacities ........................346
specifications ..........................346
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storage .....................................285
Jump-starting your vehicle ......293
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................135
keypad .....................................147
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................148
programming entry code .......147
Keys ...................................133, 151
positions of the ignition .........252
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................87
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............89
fog lamps ...................................88
headlamps .................................87
headlamps, flash to pass ..........89
instrument panel, dimming .....89
interior lamps .....................91, 93
replacing bulbs ...................93, 96
LATCH anchors .........................207
Liftgate ......................127–128, 142
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........258
Load limits .................................242
Locks
autolock ...................................135
childproof ................................138
doors ........................................134
Lubricant specifications ...........346
Lug nuts ....................................292
Luggage rack .............................132Lumbar support, seats .............157
M
Message center .........................117
english/metric button .............123
system check button ..............122
warning messages ...................125
Mirrors ...............................105–106
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................105
fold away .................................106
heated ......................................106
programmable memory ..........142
side view mirrors (power) .....106
Moon roof ..................................112
Motorcraft parts ................313, 345
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................334
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................319
Overdrive ...................................265
P
Parking brake ............................258
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....345
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................172
Power adjustable foot pedals ...107
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................282
Power door locks ......................134
Power liftgate ............................128
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