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Tires, Wheels and Loading 146
Tire information 146
Tire inflation 148
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 161
Vehicle loading 166
Trailer towing 173
Recreational towing 176
Driving 177
Starting 177
Brakes 182
Traction Control™ 186
Air suspension 187
Transmission operation 189
Roadside Emergencies 193
Getting roadside assistance 193
Hazard flasher control 194
Fuel pump shut-off switch 195
Fuses and relays 195
Changing tires 202
Wheel lug nut torque 210
Jump starting 211
Wrecker towing 215
Customer Assistance 217
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 224
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 224
Cleaning 225
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Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since
these additives may prevent piston ring seating. SeeEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information on oil
usage.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to theWarranty
Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read the sectionAirbag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)in theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.
WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing
your vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC
Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information
may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford
authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be
used for any purpose. See yourSYNCsupplement for more information.
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Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was travelling; and
•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data or information
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the on position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or
by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to no, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will sound
when there is a malfunction in the indicator light.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
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Function Trade number
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brake lamp - Stop** LED assembly
Luggage compartment lamp 212-2
Map lamp 578
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail system
(SOR)A6224PF
Rear grab handle reading lamps 578
Door courtesy lamp 904
Glove compartment 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* For vehicles with HID lamps, see your authorized dealer for service.
** When replacing the center high mount stop lamp assembly, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing rear courtesy/reading lamps
To replace the rear courtesy/reading lamp bulbs in the rear assist handle:
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Under the handle, remove two
trim screw covers, retaining screws,
lamp assembly and assist handle
from the headliner.
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4. Remove the three screws and
protective bulb cover from the
headlamp assembly.
5. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new bulb
until it snaps, locking it into
position.
7. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Note:To ensure a good seal, attach the bulb cover and partially tighten
the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish
tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper-left, lower right
etc.)
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs
The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located
in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace these bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
trunk and remove the retainer.
2. Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the lamp assembly hardware.
3. Remove the three nut and washer
assemblies, then pull the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly
To change the high-mount brake
lamp assembly:
1. Remove the high-mount brake
lamp assembly from the headliner
by pulling downward on the
assembly.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove the assembly.
3. Install the new assembly by aligning the tabs and pushing upward until
it snaps in place.
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