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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911 Assist™ ......................432, 505
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................220
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................483
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............422
Accessing your calendar ..........504
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................445
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................423
Accessory delay ..........................90
Active call menu options .........422
Adding (pairing) a phone ........491
Advanced menu options ...430, 450
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................430
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48
and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................59
driver airbag ..............................48
passenger airbag .......................48
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................51
side airbag ...........................48, 55
Air cleaner filter ...............317, 388
Air conditioning ........................145
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............145
Air filter .............................317, 388All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................207
Ambient mood/lighting .............511
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................470
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................301
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................220
Anti-theft system ..................75, 77
arming the system ..............75, 77
disarming a triggered system ..77
AppLink™ .................................440
Audio system
Single CD ................135–136, 139
Audio system
(see Radio) ................135–136, 139
Automatic transmission ............199
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................197
fluid, adding ............................306
fluid, checking ........................306
fluid, refill capacities ..............384
fluid, specification ..................384
Selectshift (SST) ....................202
Auxiliary Input Jack .................480
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..140
Auxiliary powerpoint ................177
A/V inputs ..........................142, 488
Axle
refill capacities ........................384
B
Battery .......................................312
acid, treating emergencies .....312
jumping a disabled battery ....274
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................85
Defrost ...............................145, 147
rear window ............................151
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................306
engine oil .........................298, 300
Display settings .........................509
Drivebelt ....................................382
Driving under special
conditions ..................205, 215, 217
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................218
through water .................216, 265
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................147
E
Electronic message center .......102
Electronic stability control ......225
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................274
running out of fuel .................190
Emergency Flashers .................273
Emission control system ..........194
End user license agreement ....537
Engine ................................298, 382
cleaning ...................................329
coolant .....................................301
fail-safe cooling .......................304
refill capacities ........................384
service points ..................298–299
Engine block heater .................185Engine oil
checking and adding ..............300
dipstick ....................................300
filter, specifications ................388
refill capacities ........................384
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................185
F
Fail safe cooling ........................304
Filter
fuel ...........................................311
Fleet MyKey programming ........66
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....187
Floor mats .................................266
Fluid capacities .........................384
Fog lamps ....................................86
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......207
driving off road .......................214
electronic shift ................207, 211
indicator light .........................208
lever operated shift ................209
manual locking hubs ..............207
Fuel
cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................384
choosing the right fuel ...........189
filler funnel .............................190
filling your vehicle with fuel ..192
fuel pump shut-off ..................273
octane rating ...................190, 382
quality ......................................189
running out of fuel .................190
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................187
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................187, 189
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................86
LATCH anchors ...........................31
Lights, warning and indicator ....97
Listening to music ....................469
Loading instructions .................243
Load limits .................................237
Locks
autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................35
doors ..........................................70
Lug nuts ....................................380
Lumbar support, seats .............157
M
Making and receiving calls .......492
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................384
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................492
Map icons ..................................532
Map mode ..................................531
Map preferences .......................529
Map updates ..............................534
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................449
Message center .................102–103
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................90, 92
fold away .............................91–92
programmable memory ............62
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Moon roof ....................................94
Motorcraft® parts .............327, 388MyFord Touch™ system ..........458
MyKey ..........................................66
N
Navigation features ...................525
Navigation voice commands ....534
Notifications ..............................504
O
Octane rating ............................190
P
Pairing other phones ........419, 491
Pairing your phone ...................491
Pairing your phone for the
first time ............................418, 491
Parental MyKey programming ...66
Parking brake ............................221
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........388
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................429
Phone redial ..............................423
Phone settings ..................495, 516
Phone voice commands ............496
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) ..........................446
POI categories ...........................526
Point of Interest (POI) .............526
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................286
Power door locks ........................70
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Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................522
Towing .......................249, 261, 263
recreational towing .................263
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............254
trailer towing ..........................249
wrecker ....................................261
Traction control ........................222
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................437
Traffic preferences ...................529
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................254
Trailer sway control ..................249
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................310
Transmission .............................197
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....204
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................306
fluid, refill capacities ..............384
Turn signal ..................................86
U
Universal garage door opener ..167
Upfitter controls .......................294
USB port ....................141–142, 483
Using privacy mode ..................422V
Vehicle health report ........435, 507
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................389
Vehicle loading ..........................237
Ventilating your vehicle ...........185
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................442
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................419
Voice recognition ......................463
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......97
Washer fluid ..............................312
reservoir ..................................298
Water, Driving through .............265
Wi-Fi ..........................................519
Windows
power .........................................88
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................82
checking and adding fluid .....312
replacing wiper blades ...........316
reservoir ..................................298
Wrecker towing .........................261
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