Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).
Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 km).
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Headlamp control
Rotate the headlamp control to the first position
to turn on the parking lamps.
Rotate to the second position
to turn on the headlamps.
Rotate back to to turn the
headlamps off.
Autolamp c ...
Tire care
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire Quality
Grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between t ...
Washing the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized
dealer.
• Never use strong hou ...
