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Changing rear window wiper blade
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Grab the wiper arm with one
hand close to the arm/blade joint
and pull it as far away from the
glass as possible. Do not use
excessive force because it can break
the wiper arm at the heel. Hold it
there until the next step.
2. Grab the primary structure of the
blade with the other hand close to
the arm/blade joint.
3. The wiper arm has a snap
retention feature to receive a cross
pin from the wiper blade structure.
Grip tightly and press on the
arm/blade joint from beneath and
separate the blade from the arm.
Avoid rotating the wiper blade
structure and trapping your left
hand between the arm and blade.
4. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
If you find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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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 operating 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
until it stops.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
3.7L V6 engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the
current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C945-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
vehicle’s engine. Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this section for more information.
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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.
For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentration. 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:
•Improved freeze protection.
•Improved boiling protection.
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)MotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV 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-M2C945-A (3.7L V6 engine) or WSS-M2C946-A (3.5L V6
EcoBoost™ engine) and the API Certification mark.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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Cargo net ...................................142
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................325
Child safety seats ......................221
in front seat ............................221
in rear seat ..............................221
LATCH .....................................225
recommendations ...................219
tether anchorage hardware ...228
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................231
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............349
instrument panel ....................351
interior .....................................352
plastic parts ............................350
washing ....................................347
waxing .....................................348
wheels ......................................348
wiper blades ............................350
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Collision Warning System .........293
Console
overhead ..................................111
Controls
power seat ...............................172
steering column ......................131
Coolant
checking and adding ..............368
refill capacities ................371, 398
specifications ..........................398
Cooler ........................................112
Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................302Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................121
Customer Assistance ................315
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................408, 411
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............343
Getting roadside assistance ...315
Getting the service you
need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................345
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................343
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................101
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................88
windshield .................................88
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................388
engine oil .................................362
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................310, 312
sand .........................................311
snow and ice ...........................313
through water .................311, 314
DVD (if equipped) ......................51
DVD region coding .....................84
DVD system .................................67
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................333
running out of fuel .........332, 380
Emission control system ..........384
Engine ........................................402
cleaning ...................................349
coolant .....................................368
fail-safe cooling .......................374
idle speed control ...................366
lubrication specifications .......398
refill capacities ........................398
service points ..................357, 359
Engine block heater .................274
Engine oil ..................................362
checking and adding ..............362
dipstick ....................................362
filter, specifications ................397
refill capacities ........................398
specifications ..........................398
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................273
F
Fail safe cooling ........................374
Family entertainment system ....67
Fleet MyKey programming ......145
Floor mats .........................138–139
Fluid capacities .........................398
Fog lamps ....................................97
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................309
Freezer ......................................112
Fuel ............................................375calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 381
cap ...........................................377
capacity ...................................398
choosing the right fuel ...........378
detergent in fuel .....................380
filler funnel .............................380
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................375, 377, 382
filter, specifications ........375, 397
fuel pump shut-off ..................317
improving fuel economy ........381
octane rating ...................379, 402
quality ......................................379
running out of fuel .........332, 380
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................375
Fuses ..........................................317
G
Garage door opener ..................134
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............377
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................381
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................316
Headlamps ...................................95
aiming ......................................102
autolamp system .......................96
bulb specifications ..................106
daytime running lights ...........101
flash to pass ............................100
high beam .................................97
replacing bulbs .......................106
turning on and off ....................95
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Mirrors ...............................118–119
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................118
fold away .................................119
heated ................................88, 119
programmable memory ..........158
side view mirrors (power) .....119
signal .......................................120
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraftparts ..............353, 397
MyKey ........................................145
N
Navigation system .......................87
O
Octane rating ............................379
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................362
Overdrive ...................................286
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................145
Park Assist ................................296
Parking brake ............................277
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........397
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................189
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................120
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot
pedals .................................120–121Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................322
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................139
Power mirrors ...........................119
Power point ...............................113
Power steering ..........................283
fluid, checking and adding ....387
fluid, refill capacity ................398
fluid, specifications .................398
Power Windows .........................116
Push button start system .........271
R
Radio ............................................32
Rear heated/cooled seats .........185
Rear heated seats .....................184
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear view camera display ..........37
Rear-view camera system .........291
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................219
Refrigerator ...............................112
Relays ........................................317
Remote entry system .......155–156
illuminated entry ............160–161
locking/unlocking doors .156–157
opening the trunk ...................158
panic alarm .............................157
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................160
replacing the batteries ...........159
Reverse sensing system ...........289
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