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hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver’s seating position) or Tire Label located on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. SeeLoad Carryingfor more
information.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on
the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
WARNING:SeeTire Pressure Monitoring Systemin this
chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor
sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light will illuminate
when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality of the
monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring Systemearlier in
the chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible.
During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the TPMS sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly, then it is intended
for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire and wheel assembly that is
the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally
provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it
should be replaced rather than repaired.
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additives not approved by Ford Motor Company are not recommended as
part of normal maintenance. Please consult your 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 month intervals.
Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
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 and 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 and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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911 Assist™ ......................442, 515
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................227
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................494
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............432
Accessing your calendar ..........514
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................454
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................433
Accessory belt ...........................385
Accessory delay ..........................97
Active call menu options .........432
Adding (pairing) a phone ........502
Advanced menu options ...440, 461
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................440
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 58
Air cleaner filter .......328, 330, 392
Air conditioning ................149, 151
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......149, 151
Air filter .....................................330All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................212
Ambient mood/lighting .............521
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................481
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................316
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................227
Anti-theft system ..................80, 82
arming the system ..............80, 82
disarming a triggered
system .......................................82
AppLink™ .................................449
Armrests ....................................173
Audio system
CD-MP3 ...................................135
Single CD ................134, 139, 143
Audio system
(see Radio) ........134–135, 139, 143
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................203
fluid, adding ............................322
fluid, checking ........................322
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specification ..................386
Selectshift (SST) ....................205
Auxiliary Input Jack .................491
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ....................................144
Auxiliary powerpoint ................184
A/V inputs ..........................145, 499
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........386
refill capacities ........................386
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Battery .......................................324
acid, treating emergencies .....324
jumping a disabled battery ....287
maintenance-free ....................324
replacement, specifications ...392
servicing ..................................324
Bed extender ............................255
Belt-Minder
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder.............................46
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................226
anti-lock ...................................227
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................227
brake warning light ................227
fluid, checking and adding ....323
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specifications .................386
lubricant specifications ..........386
parking ....................................227
shift interlock ..................207, 209
trailer ...............................267–268
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....386
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................174
CD ......................134–135, 139, 143
CD player ..........................132, 493
CD voice commands .................494
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................375
Changing the air filter ..............330Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................41
in front seat ..............................27
in rear seat ................................27
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........471
Cleaning your vehicle ...............339
engine compartment ..............341
exterior ....................................339
instrument panel ............343–344
interior .....................................342
plastic parts ............................341
washing ....................................339
waxing .....................................341
wheels ......................................346
wiper blades ............................342
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..149, 151
Climate voice commands .........532
Clock ..................134–135, 139, 519
Console ......................................187
Controls
power seat ...............................164
Coolant ......................................316
checking and adding ..............316
refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Customer Assistance ................285
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................398, 400
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............294
Getting roadside assistance ...285
Getting the service you
need .........................................290
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................92
LATCH anchors ...........................30
Lights, warning and indicator ..105
Listening to music ....................480
Loading instructions .................250
Load limits .................................244
Locks
autolock .....................................75
childproof ..................................36
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...........386
Lug nuts ....................................383
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Making and receiving calls .......502
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................502
Map icons ..................................541
Map mode ..................................539
Map preferences .......................538
Map updates ..............................543
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................459
Message center .................110–111
warning messages ...................123
Mirrors .................................97, 101
fold away .............................98–99
programmable memory ............65
side view mirrors (power) .......97
signal .........................................99
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraftparts ..............339, 392MyFord Touch™ system ..........469
MyKey ..........................................69
N
Navigation features ...................533
Navigation voice commands ....543
Notifications ..............................514
O
Octane rating ............................195
P
Pairing other phones ........429, 502
Pairing your phone ...................501
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................428, 501
Parental MyKey programming ...69
Parking brake ............................227
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........392
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................439
Phone redial ..............................433
Phone settings ..................505, 526
Phone voice commands ............507
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................457
POI categories ...........................535
Point of Interest (POI) .............535
Power deployable running
boards ........................................257
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alignment ................................367
care ..........................................353
changing ..........................375, 377
checking the pressure ............363
inflating ...................................361
label .........................................360
replacing ..................................365
rotating ....................................367
safety practices .......................366
sidewall information ...............356
snow tires and chains ............368
spare tire .................................375
terminology .............................354
tire grades ...............................354
treadwear ........................353, 363
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................530
Towing ...............................259, 274
recreational towing .................275
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............268
trailer towing ..........................259
wrecker ....................................274
Traction control ........................228
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................446
Traffic preferences ...................538
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................268
Trailer sway control ..................260
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................322
Transmission
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................207, 209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322fluid, refill capacities ..............386
lubricant specifications ..........386
Turn signal ..................................92
U
Universal garage door opener ..174
USB port ............................145, 494
Using privacy mode ..................432
V
Vehicle health report ........444, 517
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................393
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........191
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................452
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................429
Voice recognition ......................474
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....105
Washer fluid ..............................323
Water, Driving through .............279
Windows
power .........................................95
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................88
checking and adding fluid .....323
replacing wiper blades ...........327
Wrecker towing .........................274
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