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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 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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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 remain in
the vehicle unless you delete them 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 SYNC module. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
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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911 Assist™ ..............................336
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................151
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............325
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................347
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................327
Accessory delay ..........................87
Active call menu options .........325
Advanced menu options ...334, 354
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................334
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................61
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 50
Air cleaner filter .......229–230, 292
Air conditioning ........................115
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............115
Air filter, cabin ..........................117
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................143
Ambulance packages ..................14
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................218Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................151
Anti-theft system
arming the system ....................72
disarming a triggered system ..72
Audio system
Single CD ................................108
Audio system (see Radio) .......108
Automatic transmission ............141
fluid, adding ............................223
fluid, checking ........................223
fluid, refill capacities ..............288
fluid, specification ..................288
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..113
Auxiliary powerpoint ................124
B
Battery .......................................226
acid, treating emergencies .....226
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................226
replacement, specifications ...292
servicing ..................................226
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................161
Booster seats ...............................21
Brakes ........................................150
anti-lock ...................................151
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................151
brake warning light ................151
fluid, checking and adding ....225
fluid, refill capacities ..............288
fluid, specifications .................288
lubricant specifications ..........288
parking ....................................151
trailer .......................................180
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