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Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will
affect the accuracy of the RSS.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, seePreparing to drive your vehiclein
this chapter.
Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. Do not use
4X4 High or 4X4 Low on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.
4X4 High and 4X4 Low are only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces. The use of 4X4 High or 4X4 Low on these surfaces may
produce some noise, such as occasional clunks, but will not damage the
drive system.
If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low
is selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the
4WD system will not engage. This is normal and should be no
reason for concern.Refer toShifting to/from 4WD Lowfor proper
operation.
System indicator lights
•4X4- momentarily illuminates
when the vehicle is started.
Illuminates when 4X4 HIGH
(4WD High) is selected.
•4X4 LOW– momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4X4
LOW (4WD Low) is selected.
4x4
4x4
LOW
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. If the problems
persist, see your authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Engine block heater .................221
Engine oil ..................................297
checking and adding ..............297
dipstick ....................................297
filter, specifications ........300, 325
recommendations ...................300
refill capacities ........................326
specifications ..........................326
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................220
F
Fail safe cooling ........................309
Fluid capacities .........................326
Fog lamps ....................................72
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......240
driving off road .......................242
indicator light .........................240
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................231
Fuel ............................................310
calculating fuel
economy ......................25, 31, 316
cap ...........................................313
capacity ...................................326
choosing the right fuel ...........314
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................319
detergent in fuel .....................315
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................310, 313, 316
filter, specifications ........310, 325
fuel pump shut-off switch .....253
improving fuel economy ........316
octane rating ...................314, 331
quality ......................................315
running out of fuel .................315
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................310Fuses ..................................254–255
G
Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............313
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................316
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................209
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................209
H
Hazard flashers .........................252
Headlamps ...................................71
aiming ........................................73
bulb specifications ....................76
daytime running lights .............72
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................72
turning on and off ....................71
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................65, 67
Hood ..........................................293
How to get going ........................37
I
Ignition ...............................217, 331
Illuminated visor mirror .............82
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................166
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................321
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................288
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................261, 264
positioning .......................261, 265
storage .....................261, 263–264
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................107, 109
keypad .....................................117
locking and unlocking doors ..118
programming entry code .......117
Keys ...........................................120
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............75–76
daytime running light ...............72
fog lamps ...................................72
headlamps .................................71
interior lamps ...........................75
replacing bulbs .........................80
LATCH anchors .........................170
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................202
Loading instructions .................209
Locks
autolock ...........................107, 109childproof ................................112
doors ........................................107
Lubricant specifications ...........326
Lug nuts ....................................269
Luggage rack .............................105
Lumbar support, seats .....126, 128
M
Message center ...............20, 28–29
english/metric button .........25, 34
system check button ..........25, 34
warning messages ...............26, 34
Mirrors .........................................90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................90
fold away ...................................91
heated ........................................91
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Moon roof ....................................97
Motorcraft parts ........290, 310, 325
N
Navigation system .......................64
O
Octane rating ............................314
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................297
P
Parking brake ............................223
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....325
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................133
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Speed control ..............................92
Starting your
vehicle ........................217–218, 220
jump starting ..........................270
Steering wheel
controls ......................................95
tilting .........................................82
SYNC
..........................................64
T
Tailgate ........................................99
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................246
Roadside Emergencies ...........261
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....197
Warning Displays ..........12, 26, 34
Tires ...........................182–184, 261
alignment ................................190
care ..........................................187
changing ..........................261, 265
checking the pressure ............187
inflating ...................................185
label .........................................196
replacing ..........................188, 265
rotating ....................................191
safety practices .......................190
sidewall information ...............192
snow tires and cables .............202
spare tire .........................261, 263
terminology .............................184
tire grades ...............................183
treadwear ........................183, 187
Tonneau cover ...........................101
Towing .......................................210
recreational towing .................216trailer towing ..........................210
wrecker ....................................275
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................323
Transmission .............................233
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....232
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................323
fluid, refill capacities ..............326
lubricant specifications ..........326
Trunk .........................................103
Turn signal ..................................75
U
USB port ......................................58
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................332
Vehicle loading ..........................202
camper bodies ........................216
Ventilating your vehicle ...........220
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................296
Water, Driving through .............250
Windows
power .........................................86
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................81
checking and adding fluid .....296
replacing wiper blades ...........297
Wrecker towing .........................275
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