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Starting and Stopping the Engine 127
Ignition switch.......................................128
Starting the engine....................................128
Engine block heater...................................130
Fuel and Refueling 132
Fuel quality.........................................133
Running out of fuel....................................134
Refueling...........................................135
Fuel consumption.....................................137
Transmission 141
Automatic transmission.................................141
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 143
All wheel drive.......................................143
Brakes 150
Brakes.............................................150
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................151
Parking brake........................................151
Traction Control 152
TractionControl™ ....................................152
Stability Control 153
AdvanceTrac.......................................154
Parking Aids 155
Sensing system.......................................155
Rear-view camera system...............................156
Cruise Control 159
Usingcruisecontrol ...................................159
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Driving Aids 161
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................161
Steering............................................166
Load Carrying 168
Cargo management system..............................168
Roof racks and load carriers.............................169
Vehicle loading.......................................170
Towing 178
Trailertowing........................................178
Wrecker towing......................................182
Recreational towing...................................183
Driving Hints 184
Economical driving....................................184
Driving through water..................................185
Floormats..........................................186
Roadside Emergencies 188
Getting roadside assistance..............................188
Hazard warning flashers................................189
Fuel cut-off switch....................................189
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................190
Customer Assistance 193
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................200
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................200
Fuses 201
Changing a fuse......................................201
Fuse specification chart................................202
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Maintenance 211
General information...................................211
Opening and closing the hood............................212
Under hood overview..................................214
Engine oil dipstick....................................217
Engine oil check......................................217
Engine coolant check..................................218
Automatic transmission fluid check........................223
Brake fluid check.....................................225
Power steering fluid check..............................225
Fuel filter...........................................226
Washer fluid check....................................226
Changing the vehicle battery.............................226
Checking the wiper blades..............................228
Changing the wiper blades..............................228
Air filter(s).........................................229
Adjusting the headlamps................................231
Changing a bulb......................................233
Bulb specification chart.................................242
Vehicle Care 243
Cleaning products.....................................243
Cleaning the exterior..................................243
Waxing.............................................245
Repairing minor paint damage............................245
Cleaning the engine...................................245
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................246
Cleaning the interior...................................246
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......247
Cleaning leather seats..................................248
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................248
Vehicle storage.......................................249
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Symbols on your vehicle
When you see these symbols, read and follow the relevant
instructions in this manual before touching or attempting
adjustment of any kind.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows
front and
rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
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Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data or information
(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to 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.
Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event
Data Recorders applies to SYNCor its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911
Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose
to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash
involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the
activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates
to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically
or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or
crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911
operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If
you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the
911 Assist feature. See your SYNCchapter for more
information.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror
1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror button again to deselect the mirror. The indicator
light will turn off.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped, Sedan Only)
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when
the rear window defrost is activated.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
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