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slope. This is an advantage when pulling away on a slope; for example
from a car park ramp, traffic lights or when reversing uphill into a
parking space.
WARNING:The hill start assist system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and select first or reverse gear.
Using hill start assist
Hill start assist is activated automatically when the vehicle is stopped on
a slope greater than five degrees. Hill start assist operates with the
vehicle facing downhill if reverse gear is selected.
WARNING:You must remain in the vehicle once you have
activated hill start assist.
Activating hill start assist
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete standstill.
Keep the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is on a slope, hill start assist will
be activated automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle will
remain on the slope without rolling away for approximately up to three
seconds. This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the
process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will be released
automatically.
WARNING:If the engine is revved excessively, or if a
malfunction is detected when hill start assist is active, hill start
assist will be deactivated.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
Note:Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear video camera system,
located on the liftgate above the
license plate, provides a video image
of the area behind the vehicle. It
adds assistance to the driver while
reversing or reverse parking the
vehicle. To use the rear video
camera system, place the
transmission in R (Reverse). An
image will display on the
touchscreen display. The area
displayed on the screen may vary according to the vehicle orientation
and/or road condition.
The rear video camera includes the following features that will assist the
driver in reverse driving.
Fixed guidelines
The fixed guidelines assist a driver with backing into a parking space or
aligning with an object behind the vehicle.
To turn this feature on or off when the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), do
the following on the touchscreen:
1. Select Menu
2. Select Vehicle
3. Select Rear View Camera
The fixed guideline options are FIXED and OFF.
Visual park aid alert (if equipped)
Visual park aid alert allows the driver to see the area that is causing the
reverse sensing system to beep. The visual alerts are red, yellow or green
highlights which appear on top of the video image when an object is
detected by the reverse sensing system. The visual alert will highlight
the closest object detected by the reverse sensing system. The reverse
sensing alert can be disabled and if visual park aid alert is enabled,
highlighted areas will still be displayed.
To turn this feature on or off when the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), do
the following on the touchscreen:
1. Select Menu
2. Select Vehicle
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline.
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. With keyless ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
•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 toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center: do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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refill capacities ........................356
service points ..................321, 323
Engine block heater .................240
Engine oil ..................................324
checking and adding ..............324
dipstick ....................................324
filter, specifications ................355
refill capacities ........................356
specifications ..........................356
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................239
F
Fail safe cooling ........................335
Fleet MyKey programming ......115
Floor mats .........................105–106
Fluid capacities .........................356
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................274
Fuel ............................................337
calculating fuel economy .......343
cap ...........................................339
capacity ...................................356
choosing the right fuel ...........340
detergent in fuel .....................341
filler funnel .............................341
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................337, 339, 343
filter, specifications ........336, 355
fuel pump shut-off ..................282
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................340, 360
quality ......................................341
running out of fuel .........298, 341
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................337
Fuses ..................................282–283G
Garage door opener ..................101
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............339
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges ...................................18–19
H
Hazard flashers .........................281
Headlamps ...................................69
aiming ..................................71–72
autolamp system .......................69
bulb specifications ....................75
daytime running lights .............70
flash to pass ..............................70
high beam .................................70
replacing bulbs .........................76
turning on and off ....................69
Head restraints .................142, 150
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................57, 59, 61, 63
Hill start assist ..........................255
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................101
Hood ..........................................320
I
Ignition ...............................234, 360
Illuminated visor mirror .............83
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................188
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................316
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
Intelligent Access Key ..............114
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................125
J
Jack ............................................291
positioning ...............................291
storage .....................................291
Jump-starting your vehicle ......298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................122
keypad .....................................134
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................135
programming entry code .......134
Keys ...................................114, 136
positions of the ignition .........234
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps ...........................74
replacing bulbs .........................76LATCH anchors .........................192
Liftgate ......106–107, 112–113, 127
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........242
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................122
childproof ................................124
doors ........................................121
Lubricant specifications ...........356
Lug nuts ....................................297
Lumbar support, seats .....145, 147
M
Message center .....................20, 25
warning messages ...............25, 35
Mirrors .........................................87
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................87
fold away ...................................88
heated ........................................88
programmable memory ..........128
side view mirrors (power) .......87
signal .........................................88
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraftparts ..............318, 355
MyFord™ system ..................45, 56
MyKey ........................................115
O
Octane rating ............................340
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................324
Overdrive ...................................251
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front seats .......................144, 147
memory seat ...................128, 148
Second-row power fold seat ....151
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................134
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................136
Servicing your vehicle ..............319
Setting the clock .........................46
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................294
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................355, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................356
Speed control ..............................89
Starting your vehicle ........234–236
jump starting ..........................298
push button start system .......237
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................82
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218
Tires ...........................203–205, 291
alignment ................................212
care ..........................................208
changing ..........................291, 294
checking the pressure ............208
inflating ...................................206
label .........................................217replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................212
safety practices .......................211
sidewall information ...............213
snow tires and chains ............222
spare tire .........................292, 294
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................204, 208
Towing .......................................229
recreational towing .................232
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................302
Transmission .............................251
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....250
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................349, 352
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
lubricant specifications ..........356
Turn signal ..................................73
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................101
USB port ......................................55
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................362
Vehicle loading ..........................222
Ventilating your vehicle ...........239
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................323
Water, Driving through .............279
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