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Cleaning 286
Maintenance and Specifications 293
Engine compartment 295
Changing the wiper blades 296
Engine oil 297
Battery 301
Engine coolant 303
Fuel information 308
Air filter(s) 323
Part numbers 326
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 327
Engine data 330
Accessories 333
Ford Extended Service Plan 335
Scheduled Maintenance 339
Normal scheduled maintenance and log 345
Index 358
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Door ajar (RTT):Displays when
the ignition is on and any door is
not completely closed.
Tailgate ajar (RTT):Displays
when the ignition is on and the
trunk is open.
Low washer fluid (RTT):
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Engine coolant temperature
(RTT):Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer
toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Fog lamps:Illuminates when the
fog lamps are turned on.
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1.Multifunction display:This displays the fuel gauge, tachometer,
engine coolant temperature and the odometer/trip meter. This is also
used to configure different vehicle personalization options and display
the status of various vehicle functions. SeeMessage centerin this
chapter for more information.
2.Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
3.Infotainment display:This display is used for the entertainment,
phone, navigation and climate systems. See theMyLincoln Touch™
supplement for more information.
MESSAGE CENTER
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle
systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various
conditions with informational messages and/or warnings.
The message center is also used to program/configure the different
features of your vehicle.
The message center display is located in the instrument cluster.
Use the left steering wheel controls to navigate through the message
center.
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Note:You can also choose to have only the fuel gauge show in this
mode. Refer toDisplay>Gauge Displayfound in the table under the
Settingssection later in this chapter.
Round analog tachometer +
Fuel gauge
For descriptions of the tachometer and fuel gauge, see the description
listed previously.
Round analog tachometer +
Fuel gauge + Engine coolant
temperature gauge
For descriptions of the tachometer
and fuel gauge, see the description
listed previously.
•Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the level indicator
will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch
off the engine and let the engine cool.
Intelligent AWD (if equipped) +
other gauges
For a description of the other
gauges, see the descriptions listed
previously.
•Intelligent AWD: displays power
distribution between the front
and rear wheels. More power to
either front or rear wheels will be
displayed by more area filled in.
Refer toAll-Wheel Drive (AWD) systemin theDrivingchapter.
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Keys and Intelligent
Access MessagesAction / Description
RESTART NOW OR
KEY IS NEEDEDDisplayed when the start/stop button is
pressed to shut off the engine and a Intelligent
Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle.
Refer toPush button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more information.
ACCESSORY
POWER ACTIVEDisplayed when the vehicle is in the accessory
ignition state.
Maintenance
MessagesAction / Description
LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSUREStop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. Check the oil level. See
Checking the engine oilin theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on with your
engine running, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOONDisplayed when the engine oil life remaining is
10% or less.
OIL CHANGE
REQUIREDDisplayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
ENGINE COOLANT
OVER TEMPDisplayed when the engine coolant
temperature is excessively high.
WASHER FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level.
Refer toWindshield washer fluidin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
MyKeyMessages Action / Description
MYKEY ACTIVE
DRIVE SAFELYDisplayed when MyKeyis active.
MYKEY NOT
CREATEDDisplayed during key programming when
MyKeycannot be programmed.
SPEED LIMITED TO
80 MPHDisplayed when starting the vehicle and
MyKeyis in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and
Securitychapter for more information.
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recommended that you always shift to P (Park) before or immediately
after switching your vehicle off.
Absence of the Intelligent Access key:Once the vehicle has started,
the vehicle will remain running until being turned off by the
START/STOP button, even if the IA key is no longer found in the vehicle.
Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is running,
the system will search for an IA key inside the vehicle and the message
center will display NO KEY DETECTED if the IA key is no longer
present. This message is a reminder that someone else in the vehicle
may have taken the IA key when exiting the vehicle. If the IA key is no
longer present in the vehicle, you will not be able to re-start your vehicle
outside of the Fast Restart time (seeFast Restart Featureabove). It is
important to be aware of where your IA key is located in the vehicle, to
avoid becoming stranded without an IA key.
Your vehicle may have remote start capability. Refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Guarding against exhaust fumes
WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid
its dangerous effects.
Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of
time, open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or
air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Failure to follow engine block heater instructions
could result in property damage or physical injury.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged
(cheater) adapters.
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle
Driving
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Transmission fluid dipstick
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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