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may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and
smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:
•The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer.
•The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A),
available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid contains
special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot
wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car
wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear
worn or do not function properly.
•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer
surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft
cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield
with water.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white
cotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner
(ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior trim areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
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Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth.
2. Apply Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A) [In
Canada use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101)] to the wiped
area and spread around evenly.
3. Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press
the cloth onto the soiled area–allow this to set at room temperature for
30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped). Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side
airbag in a collision.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is a 17 digit combination of
letters and numbers. The VIN is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. The VIN number
is also found on the Certification
label. (Please note that in the
graphic XXXX is representative of
your vehicle identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Accessory delay ..........................94
AdvanceTrac ..............................241
Air cleaner filter ...............340–341
Air conditioning ..........................72
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................170, 179, 181
and child safety seats ............172
description ..............170, 179, 181
disposal ....................................184
driver airbag ............173, 180, 182
indicator light .................179, 184
operation .................173, 180, 182
passenger airbag .....173, 180, 182
side airbag ...............................179
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................255
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................320
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................239
Anti-theft system ......................139
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................248, 251
fluid, adding ............................338
fluid, checking ........................338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
fluid, specification ..................342
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................37
Auxiliary power point .................92
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........342refill capacities ........................342
B
Battery .......................................318
acid, treating emergencies .....318
jumping a disabled battery ....284
maintenance-free ....................318
replacement, specifications ...341
servicing ..................................318
Belt-Minder
.............................165
Brakes ........................................239
anti-lock ...................................239
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................239
fluid, checking and adding ....338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
fluid, specifications .................342
lubricant specifications ..........342
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................246
C
Calculating load ........................227
Capacities for refilling fluids ....342
Cargo cover ...............................123
Cargo management system ......123
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety restraints ..............185
child safety belts ....................185
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with
tether straps ...........................194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................336
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................304
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................275, 279
positioning .......................275, 280
storage .....................275, 278–279
Jump-starting your vehicle ......284
K
Keyless entry system ...............137
autolock ...........................126, 128
keypad .....................................137
locking and
unlocking doors ......................138
programming entry code .......137
Keys ...........................................140
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............81–82
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................77
interior lamps ...........................81
replacing bulbs .........................85
Liftgate ......................................124
remote release ........................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........239Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................227
Locks
autolock ...........................126, 128
childproof ................................131
doors ........................................126
Lubricant specifications ...........342
Lug nuts ....................................284
Luggage rack .............................125
Lumbar support, seats .....144, 146
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........342
Message center .................106–107
english/metric button .............112
system check button ..............110
warning messages ...................118
Mirrors .........................................95
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................94
fold away ...................................95
heated ........................................95
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft parts ........306, 326, 341
N
Navigation system .......................69
O
Octane rating ............................330
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Parking brake ............................240
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