
NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS
Crossover vehicles handle differently
than passenger cars in the various
driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways
and off-road. Crossover vehicles are
not designed for cornering at speeds
as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
WARNING:Crossover vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must:
•Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;
•Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;
•Keep tires properly inflated;
•Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and
•Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.
WARNING:In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must use
appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
Study yourOwner’s Guidefor specific information about equipment
features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to
reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD)
system. With the AWD option, power will be delivered to the front
wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases
traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The AWD
system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator.
Note:Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD
feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which
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A
Accessory delay ..........................71
AdvanceTrac ..............................220
Air cleaner filter ...............305–307
Air conditioning ..........................51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................147, 156, 159
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............147, 156, 159
disposal ....................................162
driver airbag ............149, 156, 160
indicator light .........155, 158, 161
operation .................149, 156, 160
passenger airbag .....149, 156, 160
side airbag ...............................156
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................232
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................286
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................218
Anti-theft system ......................116
Audio system (see
Radio) ..............................20, 24, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
fluid, adding ............................304
fluid, checking ........................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specification ..................308
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....40
Auxiliary power point .................68
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........308B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................284
Belt-Minder.............................143
Booster seats .............................175
Brakes ........................................218
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................219
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specifications .................308
lubricant specifications ..........308
parking ....................................219
shift interlock ..........................226
Bulbs ............................................60
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....308
Cargo management system ........99
Cargo net .....................................99
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .................248, 252
Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether straps ..172
in front seat ............................167
in rear seat ..............................167
LATCH .....................................170
recommendations ...................164
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................175
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................103
keypad .....................................115
locking and unlocking doors ..116
programming entry code .......115
Keys ...................................101, 118
positions of the ignition .........213
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................55
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................56
headlamps .................................55
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel,
dimming .....................................57
interior lamps .....................59–61
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................170
Liftgate ..................94–95, 100, 110
Lights, warning
and indicator ...............................12
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ......................................219
Load limits .................................201
Locks
autolock ...................................103
childproof ................................107
doors ........................................103
Lubricant specifications ...........308
Lug nuts ....................................254Lumbar support,
seats ...........................................124
M
Message center .....................83–84
english/metric button ...............89
system check button ................88
warning messages .....................91
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................73
programmable memory ..........111
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraft parts ........274, 291, 307
N
Navigation system .......................48
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................281
Overdrive ...................................227
P
Parking brake ............................219
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................135
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................245
Power door locks ......................103
Power liftgate ..............................95
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................68
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Power steering ..........................225
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................308
fluid, specifications .................308
Power Windows ...........................70
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 32
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................164
Relays ........................................241
Remote entry system .......107, 109
illuminated entry ............112, 114
locking/unlocking doors .........109
opening the trunk ...................110
panic alarm .............................110
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........111
Reverse sensing system ...........230
Roadside assistance ..................239
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........133, 136, 138–141
Safety Canopy ...................156, 159
Safety defects, reporting ..........268
Safety restraints ...............133, 136,
138–141
Belt-Minder...........................143
extension assembly ................142
for adults .........................138–140
for children .............................162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................135warning light and
chime ...............................142–143
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................170
Safety seats for children ..........166
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................311
Satellite Radio Information ........45
Seats ..........................................121
child safety seats ....................166
easy access/easyout feature ..128
front seats ...............................124
heated ................................51, 128
memory seat ...................111, 127
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................115
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................116
Servicing your vehicle ..............276
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................252
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................307, 310
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................308
Speed control ..............................73
Starting your vehicle ........213–215
jump starting ..........................255
Steering wheel
controls ......................................76
tilting .........................................66
SYNC..........................................48
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