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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and then pulling it
straight out.
5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb.
WARNING:Handle a
halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
6. Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, turn the new bulb
clockwise to install.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
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5. Carefully pull the bulb out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/stop/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position and then open
the liftgate to expose the lamp
assembly screws.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle by
pulling the assembly straight out to
expose the bulb socket.
4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with
two screws.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Depress the lever and carefully
pry the license plate lamp assembly
(located above the license plate)
from the liftgate.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and push in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
6. To install, carefully press the
lamp assembly into liftgate.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Press the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick press and hold: the
wipers will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Courtesy wipe feature:One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on
the windshield.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A 110V inverter
2 15A Brake on/off switch
3 15A SYNCmodule
4 30A Moon roof
5 10A Brake-shift interlock (BSI),
Passenger compartment fuse
panel, Keypad illumination
6 20A Turn signals, Stop lamps
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights
10 15A Backlighting
11 10A Four wheel drive
12 7.5A Power mirror switch
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A FCIM (radio buttons), Front
display module, GPS module
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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, Electronic
power assist steering (EPAS),
110V inverter module, Park aid
module, Active park assist module
36 5A Passive anti-theft system (PATS)
transceiver
37 10A Not used (spare)
38 20A Subwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
39 20A Radio, Radio amplifier
(navigation)
40 20A Front power point
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specifications ..........................324
Event data recording ..................14
Exhaust fumes ..........................214
F
Fleet MyKey programming ........98
Floor mats .............................92–93
Fluid capacities .........................324
Fog lamps ....................................60
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................225
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................29, 313
cap ...........................................309
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........310
detergent in fuel .....................311
filler funnel .............................312
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 309, 314
filter, specifications ........307, 323
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................248
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...................311, 327
quality ......................................311
running out of fuel .........269, 312
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................307
Fuses ..................................249–250
G
Garage door opener ....................86
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............309Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................313
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................62
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam .................................60
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................59
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................54
Hood ..........................................292
I
Ignition ...............................211, 327
Illuminated visor mirror .............73
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................163
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................318
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................286
cluster ........................................20
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
J
Jack ............................................258
positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................103, 105
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..113
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................97, 115
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................60
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........60
instrument panel, dimming .....61
interior lamps ...............63–64, 66
replacing bulbs .........................67
LATCH anchors .........................167
Liftgate ................................93, 109
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........217
Loading instructions .................205
Load limits .................................199
Locks
autolock ...........................103, 105
childproof ................................107
doors ........................................103
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Luggage rack ...............................94
Lug nuts ....................................268
Lumbar support, seats .............121M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
Message center ...........................27
english/metric button ...............31
system check button ................31
warning messages .....................31
Mirrors ...................................79–80
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................79
fold away ...................................80
heated ........................................81
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Moon roof ....................................84
Motorcraftparts ..............289, 323
MyKey ..........................................98
N
Navigation system .......................53
O
Octane rating ............................311
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
P
Parental MyKey programming ...98
Park Assist ................................233
Parking brake ............................218
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................131
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