Cleaning the alloy wheels
Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and wheel covers.
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish. In order to maintain their shine:
• Clean weekly with Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge.
Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
• Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers.
• Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or
covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination
with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat
finish over time.
• Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
• To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover.
See also:
Wipers and Washers
Windshield wipers
Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on
the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering
a car wash ...
Opening and closing the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom
left corner of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is locat ...
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
All wheel drive
USING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling
you to drive over terrain and road conditions ...
