Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Genuine Ford Parts and Service
When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership for
all your vehicle’s needs.
There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all your
service needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored
certification training to help them become experts on the operation of
your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification
their technicians have received.
Genuine Ford and MotorcraftReplacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft branded replacement parts.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, and
we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a
nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited
warranty. Your dealer can give you details.
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and
light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and
one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers
can offer.
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Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
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.
Coolant change intervals
Initial change 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every 5 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
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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911 Assist™ ................................97
A
Accessing and using your
USB port ......................................75
Accessing your calendar ............96
Accessory delay ........................143
Adding (pairing) a phone ..........84
AdvanceTrac ..............................258
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................194, 202, 204and child safety seats ............196
description ..............194, 202, 204
disposal ....................................207
driver airbag ............196, 203, 205
indicator light .................201, 207
operation .................196, 203, 205
passenger airbag .....196, 203, 205
side airbag ...............................202
Air conditioning ........................123
Air filter, cabin ..........................336
Ambient mood/lighting .............133
AM/FM .........................................62
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................256
Anti-theft system ..............170, 172 arming the system ..........171–172
disarming a triggered
system .....................................172
triggering .................................172
Audio system Single CD ..................................39
Audio system (see Radio) .........39
Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ............................334 fluid, checking ........................334
Automatic transmission ............264 fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specification ..................337
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................72
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ......................................40
Auxiliary powerpoint ................141
A/V inputs ....................................81
B
Battery .......................................322 acid, treating emergencies .....322
jumping a disabled battery ....299
maintenance-free ....................322
replacement, specifications ...336
servicing ..................................322
traction battery pack
assembly ..................................324
Belt-Minder .............................190
Blind spot mirror ......................273
Booster seats .............................221
Brakes ................................255–256 anti-lock ...................................256
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................256
fluid, checking and adding ....334
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specifications .................337
lubricant specifications ..........337
parking ....................................257
shift interlock ..........................262
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ..........................................134
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Engine fan .................................320
Event data recording ..................11
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........318, 320
Fleet MyKey programming ......155
Floor mats .........................152, 154
Fluid capacities .........................337
Fuses ..................................278–279
G
Garage door opener ..................148
Gauges .........................................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................276
HD Radio™ .................................64
Headlamps .................................128aiming ......................................130
autolamp system .....................128
bulb specifications ..................134
daytime running lights ...........129
flash to pass ............................129
high beam ...............................129
replacing bulbs .......................135
turning on and off ..................128
Head restraints .........................173
Heated steering wheel ..............109
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .....................................123
Help ............................................108
High-voltage battery charging ...................................325 service disconnect ..................330
High-voltage shut off ................277
Hill start assist ..........................265
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................149
Hood ..........................................319
How to use voice commands .....56
I
Ignition .......................................252
Illuminated visor mirror ...........140
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................212
Infotainment display ...................54
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................315
cluster ........................................16
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................130
Intelligent Access Key ..............155
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................164
J
Jack ............................................287 positioning ...............................287
storage .....................................287
Jump-starting your vehicle ......299
K
Keyless entry system autolock ...................................162
Keys ...........................................171 positions of the ignition .........252
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Lamps ........................................128autolamp system .....................128
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................134
daytime running light .............129
headlamps ...............................128
headlamps, flash to pass ........129
instrument panel, dimming ...130
interior lamps .................132–133
replacing bulbs .......................135
LATCH anchors .........................216
Lights, warning and indicator ....16 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........256
Listening to music ......................61
Loading pictures .......................101
Load limits .................................245
Locks autolock ...................................162
childproof ................................163
doors ........................................161
Lubricant specifications ...........337
Lug nuts ....................................298
M
Making and receiving calls .........84
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ....................................84
Map icons ..................................119
Map mode ..................................118
Map preferences .......................116
Map updates ..............................121
Message center warning messages .....................29 Mirrors .......................................144
fold away .................................145
heated ......................................145
side view mirrors (power) .....144
signal .......................................145
Motorcraft parts ..............317, 336
MyFord Touch™ system ............48
MyKey ........................................155
N
Navigation features ...................112
Navigation voice commands ....121
Notifications ................................96
P
Pairing other phones ..................84
Pairing your phone .....................83
Pairing your phone for the
first time ......................................83
Parental MyKey
programming .............................155
Parking brake ............................257
Parts
(see Motorcraft parts) ...........336
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................183
Phone settings ....................88, 105
Phone voice commands ..............89
POI categories ...........................114
Point of Interest (POI) .............114
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................283
Power door locks ......................161
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Power mirrors ...........................144
Powerpoint ................................141
Power steering ..........................261
Power Windows .........................142
Privacy information ....................53
Push button start system .........253
Q
Quick touch buttons .................120
R
Radio ............................................39AM/FM .......................................62
Single CD ..................................39
Radio voice commands ...............68
Rear view camera display ........102
Rear-view camera system .........268
Receiving a text message ...........87
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................210
Relays ........................................278
Remote entry system .......163–164 illuminated entry ............167–168
locking/unlocking doors .165–166
opening the trunk ...................166
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................167
replacing the batteries ...........166
Reverse sensing system ...........266
Roadside assistance ..................275
Route preferences ....................116 S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................185–187, 189
Safety defects, reporting ..........311
Safety information ......................51
Safety restraints ........185–187, 189
Belt-Minder ...........................190
extension assembly ................189
for adults .........................186–187
for children .............................208
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................183
warning light and chime ........190
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors .........................216
Safety seats for children ..........212
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................338
Satellite Radio .............................69
Satellite Radio Information ........45
Scheduled Maintenance Guide Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............351
SD card ................................75, 112
Seats ..........................................173 child safety seats ....................212
heated ......................................178
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................170
Sending new text messages .......87
Servicing your vehicle ..............318
Setting a destination ................112
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................113
Setting the clock .......................101
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V
Vehicle health report ..................99
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................339
Vehicle loading ..........................245
Voice recognition ........................56
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......16
Washer fluid ..............................321Water, Driving through .............274
Wi-Fi ..........................................106
Windows
power .......................................142
rear wiper/washer ...................139
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers checking and adding fluid .....321
operation .................................138
replacing wiper blades ...321–322
Wrecker towing .........................302
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