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•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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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered
the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask you dealer for details.
PremiumCare –Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!
ExtraCare –Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
BaseCare –Covers 84 components.
PowertrainCare –Covers 29 critical components.
Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in
the U.S. and CanadaIt’s the only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service anywhere you go.
•Factory-trained technicians.
•Genuine Ford and Motorcraft
Parts.
Rental car reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs,you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.
Transferable coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!
Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Maximum oil change interval – 3.7L and 5.0L engines
❑As indicated by the instrument cluster message center (can be up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Maximum oil change interval – 5.4L supercharged engine
❑Refer to yourShelby GT 500supplement.
Engine coolant change interval – 3.7L and 5.0L engines
❑6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change engine coolant (whichever comes first)❑After initial change - change engine coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
Engine coolant change interval – 5.4L supercharged engine
❑Refer to yourShelby GT 500supplement.
Check every month
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights❑Check tires for wear and correct air pressure, including spare tire
❑Check windshield washer fluid level
❑Check engine oil level
Check every six months
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function❑Check parking brake for proper operation
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
❑Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
❑Check battery connections and clean if necessary
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for correct operation
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive wear
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and obstructions
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A
Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................209
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........214
Air cleaner filter ...............304, 307
Air conditioning ....................48, 51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................48
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................139, 147
and child safety seats ............141
description ......................139, 147
disposal ....................................150
driver airbag ....................141, 148
indicator light .........................150
operation .........................141, 148
passenger airbag .............141, 148
side airbag ...............................147
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................284
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................208
Anti-theft system ..............109, 113
arming the system ..................114
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............216
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................216
fluid, adding ............................302
fluid, checking ........................302
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specification ..................308
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Auxiliary power point .................74Axle
lubricant specifications ..........308
refill capacities ........................308
traction lok ..............................214
B
Battery .......................................281
acid, treating emergencies .....281
battery saver .............................56
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................281
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................281
Belt-Minder
.............................134
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........223
Booster seats .............................166
Brakes ........................................207
anti-lock ...................................208
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................208
fluid, checking and adding ....302
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specifications .................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
parking ....................................208
shift interlock ..........................214
Bulbs ............................................61
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....308
Car2U
Home Automation
System .........................................81
Cargo cover .................................93
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................235
Child safety seats ......................155
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attaching with tether straps ..161
in front seat ............................156
in rear seat ..............................156
LATCH .....................................159
recommendations ...................153
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................268
interior .....................................269
plastic parts ............................267
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................265
wheels ......................................265
wiper blades ............................267
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 51
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................302
operation while driving ..........218
recommended shift speeds ....219
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................73
Controls
power seat ...............................120
steering column ........................80
Convertible ..................................88
cleaning ...................................268
installation of the boot .............90
lowering the convertible top ...88
raising the convertible top ......91
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................287, 308specifications ..........................308
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................78
Customer Assistance ................226
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................317, 320
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................260
Getting roadside assistance ...226
Getting the service you
need .........................................256
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................262
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................260
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................58
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................51
windshield .................................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................302
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................................218
through water .........................225
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
running out of fuel .........251, 294
Emission control system ..........299
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Engine ........................................311
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe cooling .......................288
idle speed control ...................281
lubrication specifications .......308
refill capacities ........................308
service points ..................275–276
Engine block heater .................206
Engine oil ..................................278
checking and adding ..............278
dipstick ....................................278
filter, specifications ........280, 307
recommendations ...................280
refill capacities ........................308
specifications ..........................308
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................205
F
Fail safe cooling ........................288
Fleet MyKey programming ........95
Floor mats .............................87–88
Fluid capacities .........................308
Fog lamps ....................................57
Fuel ............................................290
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 296
cap ...........................................292
capacity ...................................308
choosing the right fuel ...........293
detergent in fuel .....................294
filler funnel .............................294
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................290, 292, 296
filter, specifications ........289, 307
fuel pump shut-off ..................227
improving fuel economy ........296octane rating ...........293–294, 311
quality ......................................294
running out of fuel .........251, 294
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................290
Fuses ..................................228–229
G
Garage door opener ....................81
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............292
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................296
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................227
Head restraints .........................123
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................59
autolamp system .......................56
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............58
flash to pass ..............................58
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................56
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................48, 51
Hood ..........................................274
I
Ignition ...............................202, 311
Illuminated visor mirror .............70
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..155
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................301
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................268
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................59
J
Jack ............................................235
positioning ...............................235
storage .....................................235
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................101–102
Keys .....................................94, 111
positions of the ignition .........202
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................62
daytime running light ...............58
fog lamps ...................................57
headlamps .................................56
headlamps, flash to pass ..........58
instrument panel, dimming .....59
interior lamps .....................61, 63
replacing bulbs .........................63
LATCH anchors .........................159
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........208Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................214
Load limits .................................192
Locks ..........................................100
autolock ...........................101–102
doors ........................................100
Lubricant specifications ...........308
Lug nuts ....................................250
Lumbar support, seats .............122
M
Manual transmission .................218
fluid capacities ........................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
reverse .....................................220
Message center ...........................19
display color ..............................24
english/metric button ...............24
MyColor display ........................24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................77–78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................77
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Motorcraft
parts ..............272, 307
MyKey ..........................................95
N
Navigation system .......................47
O
Octane rating ....................293–294
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................278
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Parental MyKey programming ...95
Parking brake ............................208
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................126
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................232
Power mirrors .............................78
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..........................214
fluid, refill capacity ................308
fluid, specifications .................308
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ............................................28
6-CD in dash .............................28
Rear-view camera system .........221
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................153
Relays ........................................228
Remote entry system .......105–106
illuminated entry ............108–109
locking/unlocking doors .........106
opening the trunk ...................107
panic alarm .............................107
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................108
replacing the batteries ...........108
Roadside assistance ..................226S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..125, 128–129, 131, 133
Safety Canopy ...........................147
Safety defects, reporting ..262–263
Safety
restraints ...125, 128–129, 131, 133
Belt-Minder
...........................134
extension assembly ................133
for adults .................129, 131, 133
for children .............................151
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................126
warning light and chime ........134
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................159
Safety seats for children ..........155
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................312
Satellite Radio Information ........43
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............327
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................323
Seats ..........................................116
child safety seats ....................155
cleaning ...................................270
climate control ..........................51
front seats ...............................119
heated ................................48, 122
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............273
Setting the clock .........................29
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............150
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Spark plugs,
specifications .....................307, 311
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................308
Speed control ..............................78
Starting your
vehicle ........................202–203, 205
jump starting ..........................251
Steering wheel
controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................70
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................28
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC
..........................................47
T
Temporary mobility kit .............241
Tilt steering wheel ......................70
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....186
Tires ...........................171–172, 235
alignment ................................179
care ..........................................175
changing ..........................235, 238
checking the pressure ............175
inflating ...................................173
label .........................................185
replacing ..................................177
rotating ....................................179
safety practices .......................178
sidewall information ...............180
snow tires and chains ............191
spare tire .................................236
Temporary mobility kit ..........241
terminology .............................172
tire grades ...............................172treadwear ........................171, 176
Towing .......................................199
recreational towing .................201
trailer towing ..........................199
wrecker ....................................254
Traction Control Sport Mode ...214
Traction-lok rear axle ...............214
Transmission
automatic operation ...............216
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....214
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................302
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................303
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
lubricant specifications ..........308
manual operation ....................218
Trunk .........................................103
remote release ..................93, 107
Turn signal ..................................61
U
Universal garage door opener ....81
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................312
Vehicle loading ..........................192
Ventilating your vehicle ...........205
Visor storage system ..................71
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................277
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