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5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
²If the oil level iswithin this
range,the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
²If the oil level isbelow this
mark,engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.
²If required, add engine oil to the
engine. Refer toAdding engine
oilin this chapter.
DO NOT OVERFILL
DO NOT OVERFILL
DO NOT OVERFILL
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²Do not overfill the engine
with oil. Oil levels above this
mark may cause engine
damage.If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by a qualified
service technician.
7. Put the indicator 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 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 indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils ªCertified For Gasoline Enginesº by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting
Ford specification WSS-M2C153±H.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum
fuel economy and durability performance meeting all
requirements for your vehicle's engine.
DO NOT OVERFILL
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ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which
equates to a freeze point of -36É C (-34É F). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014±R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the ªcold fullº of ªcold fill rangeº level 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:
²Freeze protection down to -36É C (-34É F).
²Boiling protection up to 129É C (265É F).
²Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
²Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
²The engine coolant should be at the ªcold fill levelº or within the ªcold
fill rangeº as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
²Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval
schedules.
²Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
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²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²
You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary
shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this
type could result in reduced fuel economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
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instrument panel ....................191
interior .....................................191
plastic parts ............................190
safety belts ..............................192
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................187
wheels ......................................188
windows ..................................192
wiper blades ............................190
Clock ......................................32, 70
Compass, electronic ....................73
calibration .................................74
set zone adjustment .................73
Console ........................................91
Controls
power seat .......................108, 110
steering column ........................79
Coolant
checking and adding ..............203
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................206, 230
specifications ..................232±233
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Customer Assistance ................158
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................179
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................183
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you
need .........................................177
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................184
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................180Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................183
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................60
Defrost
rear window ..............................58
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................222
engine oil .................................197
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........232
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................152
E
Electronic message center .........84
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................171
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ................................233±234
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................11
cleaning ...................................189
coolant .....................................203
fail-safe coolant ......................207
idle speed control ...................200
lubrication
specifications ..................232±233
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..........................196
starting after a collision .........160
Engine block heater .................141
Index
241

Engine oil ..................................197
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................197
checking and adding ..............197
dipstick ....................................197
filter, specifications ........199, 230
recommendations ...................199
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................232±233
Exhaust fumes ..........................142
F
Fail safe cooling ........................207
Floor mats ...................................91
Fluid capacities .........................230
Fuel ............................................210
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap .....................................12, 212
capacity ...................................230
choosing the right fuel ...........213
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................214
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................210, 212, 215
filter, specifications ........214, 230
fuel filler door override ............90
fuel filler door release ..............90
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
gauge .........................................20
improving fuel economy ........215
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...........213, 233±234
quality ......................................213
running out of fuel .................214
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................210
Fuses ..................................161±162G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 212
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................215
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................18
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................20
odometer ...................................21
speedometer .............................21
trip odometer ............................22
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................153
definition .................................153
driving with a heavy load ......153
location ....................................153
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................153
calculating ...............................153
definition .................................153
driving with a heavy load ......153
location ....................................153
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Head restraints .........................106
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................61
autolamp system .......................59
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............60
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam ...........................15, 60
replacing bulbs .........................63
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Lubricant specifications ...232±233
Lumbar support, seats .............108
M
Message center ...........................84
reset button ..............................84
select button .............................85
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
heated ........................................72
side view mirrors (power) .......72
Motorcraft parts ................214, 230
O
Octane rating ............................213
Odometer .....................................21
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................197
Overdrive .............................89, 150
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................96
Parking brake ............................144
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....230
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................112
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................74
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................164
Power door locks ..................92, 99
Power steering ..................146±147
fluid, checking and adding ....220fluid, refill capacity ................230
fluid, specifications .........232±233
R
Rear window defroster ...............58
Relays ................................161, 166
Remote entry system ...........94, 96
illuminated entry ......................98
locking/unlocking doors .....92, 95
opening the trunk .....................96
panic alarm ...............................96
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................98
replacing the batteries .............97
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 110, 114±118
Safety defects, reporting ..........186
Safety restraints ........110, 114±118
belt minder .............................120
cleaning the safety
belts .................................124, 192
extension assembly ................124
for adults .........................115±117
for children .............................130
lap belt ....................................118
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................112
warning light and
chime ...................13, 16, 119±120
Safety seats for children ..........131
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............110
Seats ..........................................106
child safety seats ....................131
cleaning ...................................191
Index
244