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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally, the use
of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension,
axle, transfer case or power transfer unit failure.
Note:Do not use snow chains on vehicles with 20 inch wheels and tires.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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Additional Maintenance Items
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace climate-controlled (heated and
cooled) seat filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
on 5–speed transmission. Consult dealer for
requirements.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Change rear axle fluid (Dana axles).
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
on 6–speed transmission. Consult dealer for
requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicle).
Change rear axle fluid (non-Dana axles).
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
Replace front wheel bearings and seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
*Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),
then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
**If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:Some features are not available while your vehicle is moving.
Note:Your system is equipped with a feature that allows you to access
and control audio features for 30 minutes after you switch the ignition
off (and no doors open).
This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access several
vehicle features and settings. The touchscreen provides easy interaction
with your cellular phone, multimedia, climate control and navigation
system. The corners display any active modes within those menus, such
as phone status or the climate temperature.
SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Display
•Sound
•Vehicle
•Settings
•Help
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNC® Services
•SIRIUS® Travel Link™
•Alerts
•Calendar
•SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, seeAlertsin theInformationsection of this chapter.
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HOME
Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’s
option package and software, your screens may vary in
appearance from the descriptions in this section. Your features may also
be limited depending on your market. Check with your authorized dealer
for availability.
Using the Touch-sensitive Controls on Your System
To turn a feature on and off, just touch the graphic with your finger. To
get the best performance from the touch-sensitive controls:
•Do not press hard on the controls. They are sensitive to light touch.
•Use your bare finger to touch the center of a touch-control graphic.
Touching off-center of the graphic may affect operation of a nearby
control.
•Make sure your hands are clean and dry.
•Since the touchscreen operates based on the touch of a finger, you
may have trouble using it if you are wearing gloves.
•Keep metal and other conductive material away from the surface of
the touchscreen as this may cause electronic interference (for
example, inadvertently turning on a feature other than the one you
meant to turn on).
Depending on your vehicle and option package, you may also have these
controls on your bezel:
•Power: Switch the media or climate features off and on.
•VOL:Control the volume of playing media.
•Fan: Control the speed of the climate system fan.
•Seek and Tune buttons: Use as you normally would in media modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the entertainment system.
•Radio preset buttons: Located below the touchscreen, you can use
these buttons to enter a radio preset in addition to using the
touchscreen.
•MEDIA:Touch the word repeatedly to see all available media modes.
The screen does not change, but you see the media change in the
lower left status bar.
•Hazard flasher: Switch the hazard flashers off and on.
Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
Use a clean, soft cloth such as one used for cleaning glasses. If dirt or
fingerprints are still visible, apply a small amount of alcohol to the cloth.
Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the display. Do not use detergent or
any type of solvent to clean the display.
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Accessing a List of Available Commands
•If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon >Help>Voice
Command List.
•If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After the
tone, speak your command clearly.
Voice command list
“Audio list of commands”
“Bluetooth audio list of commands”
“Browse list of commands”
“CD list of commands”
“Climate control list of commands”
“List of commands”
“Navigation list of commands”
“Phone list of commands”
“Radio list of commands”
“SD card list of commands”
“Sirius satellite list of commands”
“Travel link list of commands”
“USB list of commands”
“Voice instructions list of commands”
“Voice settings list of commands”
“Help”
Voice Settings
Voice settings allow you to customize the level of system interaction,
help and feedback. The system defaults to standard interaction that uses
candidate lists and confirmation prompts as these provide the highest
level of guidance and feedback.
Interaction Mode:Novice mode provides detailed interaction and
guidance while the advanced mode has less audible interaction and more
tone prompts.
Confirmation Prompts:The system uses these short questions to
confirm your voice request. If turned off, the system simply makes a best
guess as to what you requested. The system may still occasionally ask
you to confirm settings.
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CLIMATE
Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your
climate control features. Depending on your vehicle line and
option package, your climate screen may look different from the
screen shown here.
A.Power:Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot
enter your vehicle when you switch off the system.
B.Passenger settings:
•Touch DUAL to switch on the passenger temperature control.
•Touch + or – to adjust the temperature.
•Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat.
•Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat.
C.Fan speed:Touch + or – to adjust fan speed.
D.Recirculated air:Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which:
•May reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior.
•May help reduce odors from reaching the interior.
•Engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected.
•May be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost.
•May turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog
potential.
E.MAX A/C:Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch
again for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C:
•Distributes air through instrument panel vents.
•Is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
•May help reduce odors from entering your vehicle.
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Climate Control Voice Commands
The following voice commands are available at the main menu
level of a voice session. For example, press the voice button
and after the prompt, “Say a command”; say any of the
following commands:
Climate Control Voice Commands
“Climate automatic”
“Climate my temperature”
“Climate off”
“Climate on”
“Climate temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees”
“Climate temperature <60–85> degrees”
“Help”
There are additional climate control commands but in order to access
them, you have to say “Climate” first, then when the system is ready to
listen, you may say any of the following commands:
Additional Climate Control Voice Commands
“Automatic” “Panel off”
“A/C off” “Panel on”
“A/C on” “Rear defrost off”
“Defrost off” “Rear defrost on”
“Defrost on” “Recirc off”
“Dual off” “Recirc on”
“Fan decrease” “Temperature”
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“Fan increase” “Temperature <15.5–29.5>
degrees”
“Floor on” “Temperature <60–85> degrees”
“Max A/C off” “Temperature decrease”
“Max A/C on” “Temperature high”
“My temp” “Temperature increase”
“Off” “Temperature low”
“On” “Windshield floor on”
“Panel floor on” “Help”
*If you have said “Temperature”, you can say any of the commands in the
following “Temperature” chart.
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maintenance-free ....................312
replacement, specifications ...388
servicing ..................................312
Bed extender ............................247
Booster seats ...............................23
Brakelamp
bulb replacement ....................324
Brakes ........................................220
anti-lock ...................................220
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................220
brake warning light ................220
fluid, checking and adding ....311
fluid, refill capacities ..............384
fluid, specifications .................384
parking ....................................221
shift interlock ..........................204
trailer .......................................254
Bulbs ..........................................325
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....384
Car2U® Home Automation
System .......................................167
CD ..............................135–136, 139
CD player ..........................133, 482
CD voice commands .................483
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................366
Changing the air filter ..............317
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....31
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................40
in front seat ..............................28
in rear seat ................................28
LATCH .......................................31Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........460
Cleaning your vehicle ...............327
engine compartment ..............329
exterior ....................................327
instrument panel ............331–332
interior .....................................330
plastic parts ............................329
washing ....................................327
waxing .....................................329
wheels ......................................334
wiper blades ............................330
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........145
Climate voice commands .........524
Clock ..........................135–136, 509
Console ......................................180
overhead ..................................181
Controls
power seat ...............................158
Coolant ......................................301
checking and adding ..............301
recovery reservoir ..................298
refill capacities ........................384
Customer Assistance ................271
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................393, 395
Getting roadside assistance ...271
Getting the service you
need .........................................277
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................283
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................281
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