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Servicing
•If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), have
the camera inspected by your authorized dealer.
•If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering the
lens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clear
after cleaning, have your camera inspected by your authorized dealer.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (APA) (IF EQUIPPED)
Active park assist (APA) will detect an available parallel parking space
and automatically steer the vehicle into the space (hands-free) while you
control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system will visually
and/or audibly instruct the driver to park the vehicle.
WARNING:This system is designed to be a supplementary park
aid. It may not work in all conditions and is not intended to
replace the driver’s attention and judgment. The driver is responsible
for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed, even
when the APA is in use.
Conditions in which the systems may not work:
•Something passes between the front bumper and the space such as a
pedestrian or cyclist
•The edge of the vehicle is high from the ground such as a bus, tow
truck or flat bed truck
Automatic search for parking space
To start, press the APA control
switch (on the instrument panel).
The message center will display
ACTIVE PARK SEARCHING. To
designate what side of the street to
search on, use the turn signal. The
arrow symbols >> and << in the
message center indicate on which
side of the vehicle APA will park. If the turn signal is not on, the system
will automatically search the passenger side.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural Black Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the
right-hand side of the center
console, by the instrument panel.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the
top and bottom of the fuse cover to
remove.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A All lock motor feeds, Liftgate
release, Liftglass release
18 20A Heated seat
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Restraints control module
32 10A Rear video camera module
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Four wheel drive, Electric power
assist steering (EPAS), Park aid
module, Active park assist module
36 5A Passive anti-theft system (PATS)
transceiver
37 10A Climate control
38 20A Subwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
39 20A Radio, Radio amplifier
(navigation only)
40 20A Front power point
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INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean, damp, white cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry white cotton
cloth to dry these areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
•Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior
surfaces. If a spill occurs,wipe off immediately.Damage may not be
covered by your warranty.
WARNING:Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth.
2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more
thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot
be completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using a
commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive
interiors.
3. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product
to a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled
area–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth.
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Working with the engine on
1. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, set the parking
brake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal,
place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal.
2. Block the wheels.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up
on the auxiliary latch handle located
in the center between the hood and
the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it
with the prop rod.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Changing a tire .........................253
Child safety seats ......................156
attaching with
tether straps ...........................162
in front seat ............................157
in rear seat ..............................157
LATCH .....................................160
recommendations ...................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................165
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............280
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................279
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47, 50
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................318
operation while driving ..........225
recommended shift speeds ....226
Compass, electronic ....................68
calibration .................................70
set zone adjustment .................69
Console ........................................70
overhead ....................................68
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............299
refill capacities ................302, 326
specifications ..........................326Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Customer Assistance ................244
Ford Extended
Service Plan ....................335, 338
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................276
Getting roadside assistance ...244
Getting the service
you need .................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................318
engine oil .................................293
Driving under special
conditions ..................225, 238, 241
sand .........................................239
snow and ice ...........................242
through water .................240, 243
E
Electronic message center .........20
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........265, 311
Emergency Flashers .................245
Emission control system ..........315
Engine ........................................329
cleaning ...................................280
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I
Ignition ...............................206, 329
Illuminated visor mirror .............68
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................156
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................317
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................253
positioning ...............................253
storage .....................................253
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................97–98
keypad .....................................104
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................105
programming entry code .......104
Keys .....................................91, 107
positions of the ignition .........206
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps ...............58–59, 61
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................160
Liftgate ................................86, 102
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........213
Load limits .................................192
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...............................97–98
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................96
Lubricant specifications ...........326
Lug nuts ....................................264
Luggage rack ...............................88
M
Manual transmission .................225
fluid capacities ........................326
fluid, checking and adding ....321
lubricant specifications ..........326
reverse .....................................226
Message center ...........................20
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................73–74
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................73
fold away ...................................74
heated ........................................75
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraftparts ..............286, 325
MyKey ..........................................91
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