Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing; POWER STEERING FLUID; 2006 Five Hundred- Page 255

2003 Ford Mustang User Manual

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Entertainment Systems
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Seating and Safety Restraints
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Driving
Maintenance and Specifications
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing

In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the

indicator is on, refer to the

description in the

Warning lights and chimes

section of the

Instrument Cluster

chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with

the

indicator on.

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:

First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.

Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.

POWER STEERING FLUID

Refer to the

scheduled maintenance information

for the service

interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON

ATF.

1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).

2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.

3. Turn the engine off.

4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.

2006 Five Hundred

(500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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  • 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C).
  • 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times.
  • 3. Turn the engine off.
  • 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
  • 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines.
  • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
  • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.