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The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the
brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
ADVANCETRACWITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
•Traction control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin
and loss of traction
•Electronic stability control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
•Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over
WARNING:Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling
characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance
of the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the
AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem. Install any aftermarket stereo
loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the
tunnel, and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the AdvanceTracwith RSCsensors. Reducing the effectiveness
of the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem could lead to an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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Trailer sway control (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control (TSC). When
properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the sensors of the
vehicle’s AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem to detect and attempt to
mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if
necessary, by reducing engine power. No driver action is required.
WARNING:Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from
swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has
occurred. TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. If you are
experiencing trailer sway, it is likely that the trailer is improperly
loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and
trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe location to
check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and reduce speed
to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is experienced, SLOW
DOWN. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the
tongue weight recommendations. Refer to theTrailer towingsection
in theTires Wheels and Loadingchapter of this owner’s guide for
more information on towing a trailer with your vehicle.
During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the
instrument cluster will flash momentarily. In some cases, when trailer
sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a
speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously. This may cause the
system to activate multiple times, and you may experience a slight
deceleration of the vehicle.
Disabling trailer sway control
Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. Pressing and
holding the stability control button for more than five seconds will
disable the trailer sway control feature and the stability control light will
flash momentarily and then illuminate solid for that ignition cycle. Trailer
sway control can be re-enabled by momentarily pressing the stability
control button. Trailer sway control will also be re-enabled at each new
key cycle.
WARNING:Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of
loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not
recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has
significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and
maintain safe operation.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
14 10A* Heater/Coolant pump
1550A** Traction battery control module
(TBCM)
16 40A** Cooling fan 1
17 40A** Cooling fan 2
18 50A** Brake control module solenoid
19 30A** Power seats
20 — Not used
21A — Rear defroster relay
21B — Ignition relay
21C — Blower relay
21D — PCM relay
22 15A* Ignition coils
23 15A* Fuel injectors
24 10A* Transmission control module
25 5A* TBCM
26 20A* Fuel pump, TBCM
27 10A* PCM (general powertrain
components malfunction indicator
lamp), Heater pump relay, Motor
electronics coolant pump relay,
Electronic A/C compressor
28 15A* Universal exhaust gas oxygen
(UEGO) sensor, PCM – emission
related powertrain components
malfunction indicator lamp
29 15A* PCM power
30A — Cooling fan 1 relay
30B — Electric vacuum pump mechanical
relay
30C — Cooling fan main relay
30D — Cooling fan 2 relay
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CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to
the TPMS sensors, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in
theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road
tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
WARNING:Refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
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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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