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:
Specifications, Description and Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
a Refer to the procedure in this section.
b 15 Nm plus an additional 60 degrees
c 8 Nm plus an additional 180 degrees
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine
Overview
The 2.0L GTDI 4-cylinder engine has ...
Fuel Charging and Controls - 3.5L GTDI
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
Torque Specifications
a Refer to the procedure in this section.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel Charging and Controls
3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI)
WARNING: Do
not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working
on or n ...
Cruise Control - Non-Adaptive
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Cruise Control
Overview
The cruise control system is controlled by the PCM. The cruise control mode
is selected from the steering wheel mounted switches (ON/OFF, SET, CNCL and RES)
which are integrated into the LH steering wheel switch. The cruise control
system maintain ...
