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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording your
vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention
fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can
customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle
and budget.
Interest free finance options available
Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.
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Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in theWorkshop Manual.Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford and are not recommended as part of
normal maintenance. Please consult yourWarranty Manualfor
complete warranty information.
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.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six months intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level
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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Privacy Information
When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, the system creates a
profile within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This
profile is created in order to offer you more cellular features and to
operate more efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain
data about your cellular phone book, text messages (read and unread),
and call history, including history of calls when your cell phone was not
connected to the system. In addition, if you connect a media device, the
system creates and retains an index of supported media content. The
system also records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes
of all recent system activity. The log profile and other system data may
be used to improve the system and help diagnose any problems that may
occur.
The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remain
in the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only in the
vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If you no
longer plan to use the system or the vehicle, we recommend you perform
a Master Reset to erase all stored information.
System data cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
will not access the system data for any purpose other than as described
absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further
privacy information, see the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped),
Vehicle Health Report (if equipped), and Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped).
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Privacy Information
When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, the system creates a
profile within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This
profile is created in order to offer you more cellular features and to
operate more efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain
data about your cellular phone book, text messages (read and unread),
and call history, including history of calls when your cell phone was not
connected to the system. In addition, if you connect a media device, the
system creates and retains an index of supported media content. The
system also records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes
of all recent system activity. The log profile and other system data may
be used to improve the system and help diagnose any problems that may
occur.
The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remain
in the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only in the
vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If you no
longer plan to use the system or the vehicle, we recommend you perform
a Master Reset to erase all stored information.
System data cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
will not access the system data for any purpose other than as described
absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further
privacy information, see the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped),
Vehicle Health Report (if equipped), and Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped).
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“BROWSE” within Devices
“Browse USB”
“Help”
1If you have said “Browse”, you can then say any commands in the
following chart.
2If equipped with SIRIUSsatellite radio
“BROWSE”
“ games”*
“CD track list”
“SD card”
“Sirius channel guide”*
“USB”
“Help”
*If equipped with SIRIUSsatellite radio
For a complete list of “Browse” voice commands, refer toUSB and SD
card voice commandsandBluetooth audio voice commandsin the
following sections.
AM/FM Radio
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select
theAMorFMtab.
To change between AM and FM, just touch one of the tabs. To
change between AM1/AM AST or the FM/FM1/FM2/FM AST presets,
repeatedly touch the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
When you select: You can:
One of the memory
preset areas (on the
right side of the
screen)Save a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the station is being saved, then
sound returns when it’s done.
Direct Tune Enter the desired station number when
prompted. Press Enter.
Browse View a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station.
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911 Assist™ ...................... 446, 523
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 235
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 502
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 435
Accessing your calendar .......... 523
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 458
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 436
Accessory delay ........................ 107
Active call menu options ......... 435
Active Park Assist ..................... 244
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 254
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 510
Advanced menu options ... 445, 464
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 445
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 51
and child safety seats .............. 52
description ................................ 51
disposal ...................................... 60
driver airbag .............................. 51
passenger airbag ....................... 51
side airbag ........................... 51, 55
Air cleaner filter ............... 341, 397
Air conditioning ........................ 158
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 158All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 227
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 528
Ambulance packages .................. 16
AM/FM ....................................... 487
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 235
Anti-theft system .................. 86, 89
arming the system .............. 86, 89
disarming a triggered system .. 89
Audio system
Single CD ................ 146, 150–151
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 146, 150–151
Automatic transmission ............ 220
fluid, adding .................... 333–334
fluid, checking ................ 333–334
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
fluid, specification .................. 393
Selectshift (SST) .................... 223
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 498
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 152
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 199
A/V inputs .......................... 154, 507
Axle
lubricant specifications .......... 393
refill capacities ........................ 393
B
Battery ....................................... 337
acid, treating emergencies ..... 337
jumping a disabled battery .... 302
maintenance-free .................... 337
replacement, specifications ... 397
servicing .................................. 337
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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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