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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicle
primarily
in any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally
operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to the
Instrument Cluster
chapter
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
message center and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except
Fiesta)
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter (except Fusion Hybrid
and MKZ Hybrid)
1
Every 300 hours of
engine operation
2
Change engine oil and filter (Fiesta)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)
Replace spark plugs
1
Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles have an engine air filter that
does not normally require replacement. Refer to
Air filter
in the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
2
Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these conditions
Reset your oil life monitor system after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to the
Instrument Cluster
chapter
Scheduled Maintenance
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2012 MKZ Hybrid
(hkz)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)