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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING:Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics
of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the
AdvanceTracsystem. In addition, installing any stereo loudspeakers
may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTracsystem.
Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the
front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order to
minimize the risk of interfering with the AdvanceTracsensors.
Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTracsystem could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
WARNING:Remember that even advanced technology cannot
defy the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a
vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your
vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the AdvanceTracsystem is an indication that at least
some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator’s ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting
in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If
your AdvanceTracsystem activates, SLOW DOWN.
The AdvanceTracwith Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) system helps
you keep control of your vehicle when on a slippery surface. The
electronic stability control (ESC) portion of the system helps avoid skids
and lateral slides and roll stability control helps avoid a vehicle rollover.
The traction control system (TCS) helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss
of traction. For details on TCS operation, see theTraction Control
chapter.
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Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts.
•For routine cleaning, use MotorcraftDetail Wash.
•
If tar or grease spots are present, use MotorcraftBug and Tar Remover.
WAXING
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will grey or stain the parts over time.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles, such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
•Spray MotorcraftEngine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts that
require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft
Engine Shampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug
well, or the area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to
prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
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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
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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
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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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