Maintenance
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the
dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
WARNINGS
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET(If Equipped)
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
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Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.
2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time.
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
4. After three seconds, a message
confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See
Under Hood Overview (page 215).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
5. After 25 seconds, a message
confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 276). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
6. Release the accelerator and brake
pedals.
7. The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.
8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with
push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.
4. Recheck the oil level.
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