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WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect yourcar's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park yourvehicle in a shaded area out of directsunlight. Always wash your vehicle beforeapplying wax.
•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint shouldfeel smooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE -
MACH 1
Note:Do not allow water or cleaningsolutions to contact the exposed air filterelement. Cover the air filter assembly andavoid spraying water at it.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
Note:If your vehicle has an engine coverremove the cover before application ofMotorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.Immediately rinse away any over spray.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
Note:Do not allow water or cleaningsolutions to contact the exposed air filterelement. Cover the air filter assembly andavoid spraying water at it.
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CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seatsequipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of anymirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
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A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Heated SteeringWheel On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility..............496Emission Law.................................................159Enabling Remote Start...............................123End User License Agreement.................499Engine Block Heater....................................150Engine Coolant Check...............................265Engine Emission Control............................159Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................73Engine Oil Check..........................................262Engine Oil Dipstick......................................262Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................337Engine Specifications - 5.0L, Mach1........................................................................337Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................339Entertainment..............................................409Environment.....................................................22Essential Towing Checks...........................221Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................15Export Unique Options..................................21Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................123Exterior Mirrors................................................87
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Fastening the Seatbelts...............................41Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................301Floor Mats........................................................231Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................82Ford Credit.........................................................19Ford Protect...................................................447Front Fog Lamps............................................82Front Passenger Sensing System............50Fuel and Refueling.......................................152Fuel Consumption........................................157Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................153Fuel Filter.........................................................275Fuel Quality.....................................................152Fuel Shutoff...................................................234
Fuses................................................................246Fuse Specification Chart..........................246
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Garage Door Opener...................................140Garage Door Opener Limitations...........140Garage Door Opener Precautions..........140Garage Door Opener RadioFrequencies.................................................143Gauges - Mach 1.............................................90Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen.............................................................90Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen..............................................................92GearboxSee: Transmission..............................................163General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................58General Maintenance Information.......449Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................242Getting the Services You Need...............239Glasses Holder...............................................145Global Opening..............................................86
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................172Hazard Flashers............................................234Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................274Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................81HeadrestSee: Head Restraints.........................................133Head Restraints.............................................133Heated Exterior Mirrors................................131Heated Rear Window...................................131HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................126Hill Start Assist..............................................173Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: AutomaticTemperature Control...............................130
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Manual TemperatureControl...........................................................129Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................171Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........257Horn......................................................................77How Does the Garage Door OpenerWork...............................................................140
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In California (U.S. Only)............................240Information Display Control - VehiclesWith: SYNC 3.................................................76Information Display Control - VehiclesWith: SYNC....................................................76Information Displays....................................98General Information - Mach 1..........................98General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen...............................................................108General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen................................................................102Information Messages.................................112Installing Child Restraints - Mach 1..........27Installing Child Restraints - VehiclesWith: GT500 Track Package...................34Installing Child Restraints - VehiclesWithout: GT500 Track Package............28Instrument Cluster........................................90Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................81Instrument Panel............................................23Interior Air Quality.........................................132Interior Lamps.................................................83Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................72Interior Mirror...................................................88Introduction........................................................9
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................235
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Keyless Starting............................................146Keys and Remote Controls.........................58
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Lane Keeping System.................................193Lighting Control..............................................80Lighting..............................................................80General Information...........................................80Limited Slip Differential.............................170Load Carrying.................................................214Load Limit........................................................214Locating the Cabin Air Filter......................132Locking and Unlocking.................................67Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330
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Maintenance..................................................257General Information..........................................257Manual Climate Control.............................126Manual Seats.................................................135Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission –3160...............................................................269Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission –MT82.............................................................270Manual Transmission..................................163Memory Function.........................................136Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................98MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors...............................86Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................20Motorcraft Parts - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................342Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L, Mach 1..............344Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L..............................343MyKey Settings...............................................63Configurable MyKey Settings..........................63Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................63MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................65MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions.........66
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Traction Control.............................................174Principle of Operation.......................................174Transmission..................................................163Technical Specifications - Mach 1................168Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.........223Transporting the Vehicle...........................238
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Under Hood Overview - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................259Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach1.........................................................................261Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................260USB Port.........................................................382Using Adaptive Cruise Control................185Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................65Using Snow Chains.....................................325Using Stability Control................................176Using Summer Tires...................................322Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................390Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........386Using Traction Control................................174Using Voice Recognition...........................384Using Winter Tires.......................................325Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................242
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Vehicle Care....................................................291General Information..........................................291General Information - Mach 1.........................291Vehicle Identification Number................345Vehicle Storage............................................298Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................372VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................126VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............345Voice Control....................................................75
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................93Warranty Information................................493
Washer Fluid Check.....................................275WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................293See: Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1............293See: Wipers and Washers.................................78Waxing.............................................................295Welcome Lighting..........................................83What Is a Connected Vehicle..................368What Is Automatic High BeamControl............................................................84What Is Cruise Control...............................184What Is MyKey.................................................63What Is Remote Start.................................123What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................132What Is the Garage Door Opener...........140Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330Wheels and Tires..........................................301General Information..........................................301Technical Specifications.................................336Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................372See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork...........................................................368See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......372See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.............................372Windows and Mirrors...................................86Windshield Washers.....................................79Windshield Wipers.........................................78Winter TiresSee: Using Winter Tires....................................325Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................276Wipers and Washers.....................................78Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.......223
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