Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before applying wax.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim. The wax discolors or stains the parts over time, such as:
• Bumpers
• Grained door handles
• Side mouldings
• Mirror housings
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car’s paint should feel smooth, and be free of streaks and smudges.
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
• Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laun ...
Repairing minor paint damage
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
an authorized dealer to make sure you get the ...
Other materials:
Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L GTDI
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
Torque Specifications
a Refer to the procedure in this section.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel Charging and Controls
Component Locations
WARNING: Do
not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working
on or near any fuel-related component. ...
Engine Ignition - 3.7L Ti-VCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine Ignition
Component Location
3.7L Ti-VCT
System Operation
REFER to the PC/ED manual
section 1 Description and Operation.
Component Description
REFER to the PC/ED manua ...
Diagnosis and Testing
Wheels And Tires
Special Tool(s)
Inspection and Verification
WARNING:
Vehicle may have multiple drive wheels. Do not use engine to power the driveline
unless all drive wheels are elevated off the ground. Drive wheels in contact
with ground could cause unexpected vehicle movement. Failure to foll ...
