Opening the hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch that is located under the front center of the hood.

3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
Note: Make sure the hood is properly closed.
See also:
Octane recommendations
3.7L V6 engine
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer
fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly
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Turn signal control
Turn signal control
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal. ...
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 house ...
