Maintenance Precautions
Service your vehicle regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness and resale value. There is a large network of authorized dealers that are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. We believe that their specially trained technicians are best qualified to service your vehicle properly and expertly. They are supported by a wide range of highly specialized tools developed specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service, an authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your warranty information to find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications.See Capacities and Specifications.
- Do not work on a hot engine.
- Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
- Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
- Keep all open flames and other burning material, such as cigarettes, away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
- Set the parking brake, shift the transmission to park (P) and block the wheels.
Opening and Closing the Hood - Excluding: Raptor
Opening the Hood
- Pull the hood release handle under the left-hand side of the instrument panel.
- Release the hood latch by pushing the secondary release lever to your left-hand side.
- Open the hood and support it with the hood strut.
Closing the Hood
 WARNING: Make sure that you fully latch the hood before driving. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. |
- Fully stow the strut prior to lowering the hood.
- To close, lower the hood and make sure that it fully latches.
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