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 the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus)
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)
Change manual transmission fluid
Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the message center.
Example #1:
The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:
The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has
not
come on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Scheduled Maintenance
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2012 MKT
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Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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