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Table of Contents
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
Warning symbols on your vehicle
Protecting the environment
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Special instructions
Service Data Recording
Event Data Recording
Cell phone use
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
GAUGES
Entertainment Systems
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Quick start â How to get going
Listening to the radio
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)
AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
Navigation system (if equipped)
Climate Controls
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Autolamp control (if equipped)
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
High beams
Flash to pass
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical aim adjustment
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
Replacing exterior bulbs
Using the right bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
Replacing front side marker bulbs
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
Driver Controls
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper/washer features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Storage compartment
CENTER CONSOLE
CLOCK
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
POWER WINDOWS
One touch down
Accessory delay
Window lock
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
SPEED CONTROL
Setting speed control
Disengaging speed control
Resuming a set speed
Increasing speed while using speed control
Reducing speed while using speed control
Turning off speed control
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Radio control features
Climate control features
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
MESSAGE CENTER
Selectable features
Reset
Info menu
Odometer/Trip odometer
Distance to empty (DTE)
Average fuel economy (AFE)
Average Speed
Compass display (if equipped)
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
Trip elapsed drive time
Setup menu
System check
Units (English/Metric)
Language
System warnings
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Locks and Security
KEYS
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Smart locks
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
Autolock feature
Autounlock feature
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
Locking the doors
Sounding a panic alarm
Opening the trunk
Replacing the battery
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
Illuminated entry
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
Illuminated exit
Battery saver
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Anti-theft indicator
Automatic arming
Automatic disarming
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
Programming spare keys
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
Disarming the system
Triggering the anti-theft system
Seating and Safety Restraints
SEATING
Adjustable head restraints
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
Heated seats (if equipped)
REAR SEATS
Split-folding rear seatbacks
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
How does the Personal Safety System work?
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
Front crash severity sensor
Driverâs seat position sensor
Front passenger sensing system
Front safety belt usage sensors
Front safety belt pretensioners
Front safety belt energy management retractors
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
Safety belt precautions
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Energy Management Feature â Front Outboard
Vehicle sensitive mode
Automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
When to use the automatic locking mode
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Safety belt pretensioner
Safety belt height adjustment
Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
BeltMinder
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
Children and airbags
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?
Front passenger sensing system
Determining if the system is operational
Seat-mounted side airbag system
How does the side airbag system work?
Determining if the system is operational
Side curtain airbag system
How does the side air curtain system work?
Determining if the system is operational
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners)
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Important child restraint precautions
Children and safety belts
Child booster seats
When children should use booster seats
Types of booster seats
The importance of shoulder belts
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Tires, Wheels and Loading
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
TIRES
Glossary of tire terminology
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
TIRE CARE
Inspecting your tires
Tire wear
Damage
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Replacement Requirements
Safety practices
Highway hazards
Tire and wheel alignment
Tire rotation
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
Information on âPâ type tires
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
Information on âTâ type tires
Location of the tire label
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
VEHICLE LOADING
TRAILER TOWING
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Driving
STARTING
Positions of the ignition
Starting your vehicle
Important safety precautions
Starting the engine
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Important ventilating information
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
BRAKES
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
ABS warning lamp
Using ABS
Parking brake
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
STEERING
Speed sensitive steering
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6âspeed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
Recommended shift speeds
Reverse
Parking your vehicle
Removing the key
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles
Basic operating principles
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
If your vehicle gets stuck
Emergency maneuvers
AWD Systems (if equipped)
Sand
Mud and water
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Driving on snow and ice
Maintenance and Modifications
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Roadside Emergencies
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
Using roadside assistance
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Passenger compartment fuse panel
Power distribution box
Index
CHANGING THE TIRES
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
How to change a flat tire
Removing the spare tire and jack
Tire change procedure
Stowing the wheel and jack
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
JUMP STARTING
Preparing your vehicle
Connecting the jumper cables
Jump starting
Removing the jumper cables
WRECKER TOWING
Customer Assistance
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
At home
Away from home
Additional Assistance
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
WAXING
PAINT CHIPS
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
ENGINE
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
INTERIOR TRIM
INTERIOR
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
UNDERBODY
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Maintenance and Specifications
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Working with the engine off
Working with the engine on
OPENING THE HOOD
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Adding engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
BATTERY
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
Adding engine coolant
Recycled engine coolant
Coolant refill capacity
Severe climates
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
How fail-safe cooling works
When fail-safe mode is activated
FUEL FILTER
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Refueling
Fuel Filler Cap
Choosing the right fuel
Octane recommendations
Fuel quality
Cleaner air
Running out of fuel
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Filling the tank
Calculating fuel economy
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
Habits
Maintenance
Conditions
EPA window sticker
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
POWER STEERING FLUID
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
TRANSAXLE FLUID
Checking 5âspeed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)
Low fluid level
Correct fluid level
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Checking 6âspeed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])
Low fluid level
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
AIR FILTER
Changing the air filter element
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
ENGINE DATA
Engine drivebelt routing
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
Accessories
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Exterior style
Interior style
Lifestyle
Peace of mind
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
5
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
13
Entertainment Systems
16
AUDIO SYSTEMS
16
Quick start â How to get going
16
Listening to the radio
16
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)
16
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)
17
AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
20
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
25
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
32
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
33
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
35
Navigation system (if equipped)
38
Climate Controls
39
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
39
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips
40
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)
43
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips
45
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
46
Lights
47
HEADLAMP CONTROL
47
Autolamp control (if equipped)
47
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
47
Foglamp control (if equipped)
48
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
48
High beams
49
Flash to pass
49
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
49
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
49
Vertical aim adjustment
50
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
51
INTERIOR LAMPS
51
Dome lamps and map lamps
51
BULB REPLACEMENT
51
Headlamp Condensation
51
Replacing exterior bulbs
51
Using the right bulbs
52
Replacing headlamp bulbs
52
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
56
Replacing front side marker bulbs
58
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs
58
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs
58
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
59
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
60
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
60
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
60
Driver Controls
62
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
62
Windshield wiper/washer features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
62
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
63
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
63
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
64
Storage compartment
64
CENTER CONSOLE
64
CLOCK
65
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
65
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
65
POWER WINDOWS
66
One touch down
67
Accessory delay
67
Window lock
67
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
67
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
68
Power side view mirrors
68
SPEED CONTROL
68
Setting speed control
68
Disengaging speed control
69
Resuming a set speed
70
Increasing speed while using speed control
70
Reducing speed while using speed control
70
Turning off speed control
71
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
71
Radio control features
71
Climate control features
72
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
72
MESSAGE CENTER
74
Selectable features
74
Reset
74
Info menu
74
Odometer/Trip odometer
75
Distance to empty (DTE)
75
Average fuel economy (AFE)
75
Average Speed
76
Compass display (if equipped)
76
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
76
Trip elapsed drive time
78
Setup menu
78
System check
78
Units (English/Metric)
79
Language
79
System warnings
79
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
81
Locks and Security
82
KEYS
82
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)
83
POWER DOOR LOCKS
84
Smart locks
84
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
84
Autolock feature
85
Autounlock feature
85
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
86
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
87
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
88
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
88
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
89
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
90
Locking the doors
91
Sounding a panic alarm
91
Opening the trunk
91
Replacing the battery
92
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
92
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
92
Illuminated entry
93
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
93
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
93
Illuminated exit
94
Battery saver
94
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
95
Anti-theft indicator
95
Automatic arming
96
Automatic disarming
96
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
96
Programming spare keys
96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
98
Arming the system
98
Disarming the system
99
Triggering the anti-theft system
99
Seating and Safety Restraints
100
SEATING
100
Adjustable head restraints
100
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
101
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
101
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)
102
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
102
Heated seats (if equipped)
104
REAR SEATS
104
Split-folding rear seatbacks
104
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
106
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
106
Personal Safety System
106
How does the Personal Safety System work?
107
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
107
Front crash severity sensor
107
Driverâs seat position sensor
107
Front passenger sensing system
107
Front safety belt usage sensors
108
Front safety belt pretensioners
108
Front safety belt energy management retractors
109
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
109
Safety belt precautions
109
Combination lap and shoulder belts
111
Energy Management Feature â Front Outboard
111
Vehicle sensitive mode
112
Automatic locking mode
112
How to use the automatic locking mode
112
When to use the automatic locking mode
112
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
113
Safety belt pretensioner
113
Safety belt height adjustment
114
Safety belt extension assembly
114
Safety belt maintenance
114
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
115
Conditions of operation
115
BeltMinder
115
One time disable
118
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
118
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
120
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
120
Children and airbags
122
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?
122
Front passenger sensing system
124
Determining if the system is operational
128
Seat-mounted side airbag system
129
How does the side airbag system work?
130
Determining if the system is operational
131
Side curtain airbag system
132
How does the side air curtain system work?
133
Determining if the system is operational
134
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners)
135
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
135
Important child restraint precautions
135
Children and safety belts
135
Child booster seats
136
When children should use booster seats
136
Types of booster seats
137
The importance of shoulder belts
138
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
139
Child and infant or child safety seats
139
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
140
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
143
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
144
Tires, Wheels and Loading
147
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
147
Treadwear
147
Traction AA A B C
147
Temperature A B C
148
TIRES
148
Glossary of tire terminology
148
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
149
TIRE CARE
151
Inspecting your tires
151
Tire wear
152
Damage
152
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
152
Tire Replacement Requirements
153
Safety practices
154
Highway hazards
155
Tire and wheel alignment
155
Tire rotation
155
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
156
Information on âPâ type tires
157
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
160
Information on âTâ type tires
161
Location of the tire label
161
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
161
VEHICLE LOADING
162
TRAILER TOWING
167
RECREATIONAL TOWING
167
Driving
169
STARTING
169
Positions of the ignition
169
Starting your vehicle
169
Important safety precautions
170
Starting the engine
172
Guarding against exhaust fumes
172
Important ventilating information
172
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
172
BRAKES
172
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
173
ABS warning lamp
173
Using ABS
173
Parking brake
174
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
174
STEERING
175
Speed sensitive steering
176
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
176
Brake-shift interlock
176
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
178
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6âspeed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
180
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
181
Using the clutch
181
Recommended shift speeds
181
Reverse
182
Parking your vehicle
182
Removing the key
182
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
182
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles
183
Basic operating principles
183
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
183
If your vehicle gets stuck
184
Emergency maneuvers
184
AWD Systems (if equipped)
185
Sand
185
Mud and water
185
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
186
Driving on snow and ice
187
Maintenance and Modifications
187
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
188
Roadside Emergencies
189
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
189
Getting roadside assistance
189
Using roadside assistance
190
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
190
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
190
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
191
191
FUSES AND RELAYS
191
Fuses
191
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
192
Passenger compartment fuse panel
192
Power distribution box
195
Index
198
CHANGING THE TIRES
198
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
198
How to change a flat tire
200
Removing the spare tire and jack
201
Tire change procedure
201
Stowing the wheel and jack
203
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
203
JUMP STARTING
204
Preparing your vehicle
204
Connecting the jumper cables
205
Jump starting
206
Removing the jumper cables
207
WRECKER TOWING
209
Customer Assistance
210
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
210
At home
210
Away from home
210
Additional Assistance
211
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
212
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
213
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
214
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
214
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
215
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
216
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
217
Cleaning
218
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
218
WAXING
219
PAINT CHIPS
219
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
219
ENGINE
220
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
221
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
221
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
222
INTERIOR TRIM
223
INTERIOR
223
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
224
UNDERBODY
224
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
224
Maintenance and Specifications
226
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
226
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
226
Working with the engine off
226
Working with the engine on
226
OPENING THE HOOD
227
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
228
2.3L I4 engine
228
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
229
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
230
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
230
ENGINE OIL
231
Checking the engine oil
231
Adding engine oil
234
Engine oil and filter recommendations
235
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
235
BATTERY
236
ENGINE COOLANT
238
Checking engine coolant
238
Adding engine coolant
239
Recycled engine coolant
242
Coolant refill capacity
242
Severe climates
242
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
243
How fail-safe cooling works
243
When fail-safe mode is activated
244
FUEL FILTER
244
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
244
Important safety precautions
244
Refueling
246
Fuel Filler Cap
246
Choosing the right fuel
247
Octane recommendations
248
Fuel quality
248
Cleaner air
248
Running out of fuel
248
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
249
Measuring techniques
249
Filling the tank
249
Calculating fuel economy
250
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
250
Habits
250
Maintenance
251
Conditions
251
EPA window sticker
252
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
252
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
253
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
254
POWER STEERING FLUID
255
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
256
TRANSAXLE FLUID
256
Checking 5âspeed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)
256
Low fluid level
257
Correct fluid level
257
High fluid level
258
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
258
Checking 6âspeed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
258
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])
259
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])
259
Low fluid level
260
High fluid level
260
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
260
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
261
AIR FILTER
261
Changing the air filter element
262
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
263
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
265
ENGINE DATA
268
Engine drivebelt routing
268
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
269
Safety Compliance Certification Label
269
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
269
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
270
Accessories
271
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
271
Exterior style
271
Interior style
271
Lifestyle
271
Peace of mind
272
Index
273
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