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Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Note:During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more), fuel
may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add a quality gas stabilizer product to
the vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage periods
exceed 30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label. The vehicle
should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive
throughout the fuel system.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•
When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level. Confirm
there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the recommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
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•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,
additional caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel,
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING:When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission).
WARNING:To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in
both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
WARNING:If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
WARNING:Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid
the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING:To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any
part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not
start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.
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Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.
2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn the engine off.
3. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and remove
the wing nut that secures the spare tire
by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the trunk.
5. Remove the second wing nut that
secures the jack retention bracket by
turning it counterclockwise, remove the
jack kit from the vehicle.
6. Remove the jack and the wrench from
the felt bag. Fold down the wrench
socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and
to operate the jack.
Vehicle jacking
1. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
2. If your vehicle has wheel covers,
remove them with the lug wrench tip
and loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise. Do
not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
3. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the
yellow warning label on the jack.
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Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in theWorkshop Manual.Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford and are not recommended as part of
normal maintenance. Please consult yourWarranty Manualfor
complete warranty information.
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/or 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 months intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
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/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/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance - At every oil change interval as
indicated by the message center
Change engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick);
consult dealer for requirements
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and
parking brake
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
(AWD vehicles)
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
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911 Assist™ .............................. 402
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 174
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 381
Accessing your calendar .......... 402
Accessory delay .......................... 94
Active Park Assist ..................... 182
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 192
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 389
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 44
and child safety seats .............. 45
description ................................ 44
disposal ...................................... 54
driver airbag .............................. 44
passenger airbag ....................... 44
side airbag ........................... 44, 49
Air cleaner filter ....... 274–275, 321
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 167
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 407
AM/FM ....................................... 364
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 174
Anti-theft system .................. 76, 78
arming the system .............. 76, 78
disarming a triggered system .. 78
Audio system
Single CD ................................ 123
Audio system (see Radio) ....... 123
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 163
fluid, adding ............................ 267fluid, checking ........................ 267
fluid, refill capacities .............. 317
fluid, specification .................. 317
Selectshift (SST) .................... 164
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 375
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 146
A/V inputs .......................... 124, 386
B
Battery ....................................... 272
acid, treating emergencies ..... 272
jumping a disabled battery .... 236
maintenance-free .................... 272
replacement, specifications ... 321
servicing .................................. 272
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 206
Booster seats ............................... 21
Brakes ........................................ 174
anti-lock ................................... 174
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 174
brake warning light ................ 174
fluid, checking and adding .... 271
fluid, refill capacities .............. 317
fluid, specifications ................. 317
lubricant specifications .......... 317
parking .................................... 175
shift interlock .......................... 165
trailer ....................................... 226
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 317
CD .............................................. 123
CD player .......................... 121, 377
CD voice commands ................. 378
Cell phone use ............................ 14
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Changing a tire ......................... 309
Child safety restraints .......... 26, 28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 28
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 34
LATCH ....................................... 26
Child safety seats -
booster seats ............................... 21
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 352
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 280
engine compartment .............. 282
instrument panel .................... 284
interior ..................................... 283
plastic parts ............................ 281
washing .................................... 280
waxing ..................................... 282
wheels ...................................... 285
wiper blades ............................ 283
Climate voice commands ......... 417
Clock .................................. 123, 406
Collision Warning System ......... 211
Console ...................................... 147
overhead .................................. 147
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 261
refill capacities ........................ 317
specifications .......................... 317
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 206
Cruise control ........................... 191
Cupholder(s) ............................. 138
Customer Assistance ................ 234
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 326, 329
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 243
Getting roadside assistance ... 234Getting the service you
need ......................................... 239
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 245
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 243
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 351
D
Defrost ....................................... 125
rear window ............................ 127
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 267
engine oil ................................. 260
Display settings ......................... 406
Driver alert ................................ 200
Driving under special
conditions .................. 166, 169, 171
sand ......................................... 170
snow and ice ........................... 172
through water ................. 170, 231
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 125
E
Electronic message center ....... 106
Electronic stability control ...... 178
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 236
running out of fuel ................. 156
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 175
Emission control system .......... 160
End user license agreement .... 429
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Octane rating ............................ 155
Overdrive ................................... 166
P
Pairing other phones ................ 389
Pairing your phone ................... 388
Pairing your phone for the
first time .................................... 388
Parental MyKey programming ... 62
Park Assist ................................ 182
Parking brake ............................ 175
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ........... 321
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 46
Phone settings .................. 393, 410
Phone voice commands ............ 394
POI categories ........................... 420
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 420
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............................... 248
Power door locks ........................ 68
Power mirrors ............................. 95
Powerpoint ................................ 146
Power steering .......................... 216
fluid, refill capacity ................ 317
fluid, specifications ................. 317
Power Windows ........................... 93
Privacy information .................. 354
Push button start system ......... 149
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 426R
Radio .......................................... 123
AM/FM ..................................... 364
Single CD ................................ 123
Radio reception ......................... 121
Radio voice commands ............. 370
Rear heated seats ..................... 139
Rear view camera
display ................................ 186, 407
Rear window defroster ............. 125
Receiving a text message ......... 392
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 23
Relays ................................ 247–248
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 71
locking/unlocking doors ........... 68
opening the trunk ..................... 69
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Roadside assistance .................. 234
Route preferences .................... 422
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 40
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 33, 36
Safety defects, reporting .......... 246
Safety information .................... 352
Safety restraints .............. 33–34, 36
Belt-Minder............................. 37
extension assembly .................. 36
for adults ............................. 33–34
for children ......................... 18, 23
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