Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 268
Booster seats ............................... 23
Brakes ........................................ 234
anti-lock ................................... 235
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ............... 235
brake warning light ................ 235
fluid, checking and adding .... 336
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
fluid, specifications ................. 393
lubricant specifications .......... 393
parking .................................... 235
shift interlock .......................... 224
trailer ....................................... 292
C
Capacities for refilling
fluids .......................................... 393
Car2UHome Automation
System ....................................... 189
Cargo net ................................... 279
CD .............................. 146, 150–151
CD player .......................... 144, 501
CD voice commands ................. 501
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 383
Child safety restraints .......... 30, 32
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ......................................... 32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 40
LATCH ....................................... 30
Child safety seats -
booster seats ............................... 23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 475Cleaning your vehicle ............... 350
engine compartment .............. 352
instrument panel .................... 354
interior ..................................... 353
plastic parts ............................ 351
washing .................................... 350
waxing ..................................... 352
wheels ...................................... 355
wiper blades ............................ 353
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 158
Climate voice commands ......... 538
Clock .................................. 146, 527
Collision Warning System ......... 273
Console ...................................... 202
overhead .................................. 203
rear .......................................... 202
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 328
refill capacities ........................ 393
specifications .......................... 393
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 268
Cruise control ........................... 253
Customer Assistance ................ 300
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 403, 406
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 309
Getting roadside assistance ... 300
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 305
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 311
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 309
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 474
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terminology ............................. 363
tire grades ............................... 363
treadwear ........................ 362, 372
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 536
Towing ....................... 288, 293–294
recreational towing ................. 294
trailer towing .......................... 288
wrecker .................................... 293
Traction control ........................ 236
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 451
Traffic preferences ................... 544
Trailer sway control .................. 288
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 224
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ..................... 333–334
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
lubricant specifications .......... 393
Turn signal ................................ 103
U
Universal garage door opener .. 189
USB port ............................ 154, 502
Using privacy mode .................. 435V
Vehicle health report ........ 449, 525
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 397
Vehicle loading .......................... 280
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 208
Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 455
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 433
Voice recognition ...................... 480
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 115
Washer fluid .............................. 336
Water, Driving through ............. 297
Wi-Fi .......................................... 532
Windows
power ....................................... 106
rear wiper/washer ..................... 97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 96
checking and adding fluid ..... 336
replacing wiper blades ........... 340
Wrecker towing ......................... 293
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