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COOLANT
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant
Your vehicle is equipped with two separate cooling systems. One is for
cooling the engine and one is for cooling the inverter system controller
that is specific to the hybrid operating system. The two systems operate
similarly, with the inverter system controller cooling system generally
operating at a lower temperature and pressure.
Checking the Engine Coolant
When the engine is cold, check the concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the engine coolant reservoir.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Note:If the level is at the MIN mark, below the MIN mark, or empty,
add prediluted coolant immediately. Refer toAdding Engine Coolantin
this chapter.
The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50%.
Note:For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool ROB75240 available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant
When the engine is cold, check the concentration and level of the
inverter system controller coolant at the intervals listed in theScheduled
Maintenance Information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the inverter system controller coolant reservoir.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Note:If the level is at the MIN mark, below the MIN mark, or empty,
add prediluted coolant immediately. Refer toAdding Inverter System
Controller Coolantin this chapter.
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The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50%.
Note:For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool ROB75240 available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Note:It is very important to use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford
specification in order to avoid plugging the small coolant passageways.
Use of concentrated coolant and water may cause coolant passageway
plugging and void the warranty. See the technical specifications chart in
theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding Coolant
WARNING:Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot.
Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system
can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.
WARNING:Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer
fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant
could make it difficult to see through the windshield.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
WARNING:Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives
as they can cause damage to the cooling and/or heating systems. This
damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
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Note:During normal vehicle operation, the coolant may change color
from orange to pink or light red. As long as the coolant is clear and
uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the coolant has
degraded nor does it require the coolant to be drained, the system
to be flushed, or the coolant to be replaced.
•DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make
sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of coolants may harm your
cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may harm engine,
inverter system controller, and cooling system components and may
void the warranty.
•
In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolant
may be added to the engine cooling system only in order to reach a
vehicle service location. In this instance, the engine cooling system must
be drained, chemically cleaned with Motorcraft® Premium Cooling
System Flush, and refilled with prediluted engine coolant as soon as
possible. Water alone (without engine coolant) can cause engine damage
from corrosion, overheating, or freezing. DO NOT use this method for
the inverter system controller cooling system. The inverter system
controller cooling system operates close to ambient temperature, and is
susceptible to freezing in any subfreezing environment in the absence of
coolant.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can
cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be
harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the coolant.
Adding Engine Coolant
1. Remove the Easy Fuel funnel from the storage compartment. Refer to
Running Out of Fuelfor the location of the Easy Fuel funnel.
2. Unscrew the engine coolant reservoir cap slowly. Any pressure will
escape as you unscrew the cap.
3. Position the Easy Fuel funnel in the engine coolant reservoir opening.
Push the Easy Fuel funnel neck fully into the engine coolant reservoir,
past the vent tube, in order to avoid pouring the coolant into the vent
tube and spilling the coolant on the ground.
4. Add prediluted engine coolant to the engine coolant reservoir. Make
sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the engine
coolant reservoir. Use prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford
specification. See the technical specifications chart in theCapacities
and Specificationschapter.
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5. Close the engine coolant reservoir cap.
6. Clean the Easy Fuel funnel.
7. Store the Easy Fuel funnel in the storage compartment.
Whenever you add engine coolant, check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary,
add enough prediluted engine coolant to bring the engine coolant level to
the proper level.
Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant
1. Open the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
2. Use a funnel to add prediluted coolant to the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir. Make sure that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inverter system controller coolant reservoir.
Use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford specification. See the technical
specifications chart in theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
3. Close the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
Whenever you add coolant, check the coolant level in the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle.
If necessary, add enough prediluted coolant to bring the inverter system
controller coolant level to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease
the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may
cause engine damage.
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911 Assist™ ......................401, 492
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................218
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................459
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............390
Accessing your calendar ..........492
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................415
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................392
Accessory delay ........................100
Active call menu options .........390
Active Park Assist .....................227
Adding (pairing) a phone ........467
Advanced menu options ...399, 421
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................399
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................56
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 51
Air cleaner filter .......296–297, 354
Air filter .....................283, 297, 354
Ambient mood/lighting .......97, 499
AM/FM .......................................446Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................286
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................218
Anti-theft system ........................83
arming the system ..............83, 85
disarming a triggered system ..85
AppLink™ .................................409
Armrests ....................................164
Audio system
Single CD ................138, 143–144
Audio system
(see Radio) ................138, 143–144
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................213
fluid, adding ............................291
fluid, checking ........................291
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
Auxiliary Input Jack .................455
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..145
Auxiliary powerpoint ................171
A/V inputs ..........................147, 463
B
Battery .......................................293
jumping a disabled battery ....259
maintenance-free ....................293
replacement, specifications ...354
servicing ..................................293
traction battery pack
assembly ..................................205
Booster seats ...............................23
Brakelamp
high-mount brakelamp ...........308
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Brakes ........................................218
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................218
brake warning light ................218
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
fluid, specifications .................351
lubricant specifications ..........351
parking ....................................220
shift interlock ..........................215
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....351
Cargo area shade ......................240
CD ..............................138, 143–144
CD player ..........................136, 457
CD voice commands .................458
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing the air filter ..............297
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........432
Cleaning your vehicle ...............310
engine compartment ..............312
instrument panel ....................314
interior .....................................313
plastic parts ............................311
washing ....................................310
waxing .....................................311
wheels ......................................316wiper blades ............................313
Climate voice commands .........510
Clock ..................................138, 497
Console ......................................173
overhead ..................................173
Coolant ......................................286
checking and adding ..............286
recovery reservoir ..................283
refill capacities ........................351
specifications ..........................351
Customer Assistance ................256
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................359
Getting roadside assistance ...256
Getting the service
you need .................................263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................267
D
Defrost .......................................151
rear window ............................155
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................291
engine oil .........................283–284
Display settings .........................498
Doors
central unlocking ......................72
Driving under special
conditions ..................................216
through water .........................251
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................151
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Eco Mode ..................................182
Electronic message center .......114
Electronic stability control ......223
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................259
running out of fuel .................198
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................220
Emission control system ..........201
End user license agreement ....524
Engine ........................283, 350–351
cleaning ...................................312
coolant .....................................286
fail-safe cooling .......................290
lubrication specifications .......351
refill capacities ........................351
service points ..........................283
Engine block heater .................180
Engine fan .................................283
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............284
dipstick ............................283–284
filter, specifications ................354
refill capacities ........................351
specifications ..........................351
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................179
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Fan, Engine Cooling .................283
Fleet MyKey programming ........66
Floor mats .................................252
Fluid capacities .........................351Fog lamps ....................................95
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................225
Fuel
cap ...........................................195
capacity ...................................351
choosing the right fuel ...........191
filler funnel .............................198
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..........................193, 195
filter, specifications ................292
fuel pump shut-off ..................258
octane rating ...........192, 350–351
quality ..............................191–192
running out of fuel .................198
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuses ..........................271–272, 278
G
Garage door opener ..................166
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............195
Gauges .......................................106
H
Hazard flashers .........................257
HD Radio™ ...............................448
Headlamps
aiming ......................................300
bulb specifications ..................309
flash to pass ..............................92
high beam .................................92
replacing bulbs ...............302–303
Head restraints .........................158
Heated steering wheel ..............508
Heating ......................................151
Help ............................................507
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