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Vehicle Care 280
Cleaning products.....................................280
Cleaning the exterior...................................280
Waxing.............................................282
Repairing minor paint damage............................282
Cleaning the engine...................................282
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................283
Cleaning the interior...................................283
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......284
Cleaning leather seats..................................285
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................285
Vehicle storage.......................................286
Wheels and Tires 289
Tire care...........................................289
Using snow chains.....................................304
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....................305
Changing a road wheel.................................309
Technical specifications.................................315
Wheel lug nut torque..................................315
Capacities and Specifications 316
Engine specifications...................................316
Part numbers........................................321
Vehicle identification number.............................321
Vehicle certification label................................322
Transmission code designation............................323
Accessories 324
Accessories..........................................324
Ford Extended Service Plan 326
Scheduled Maintenance 330
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................335
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Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING:If you are driving in slippery conditions that require
tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.
Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle
slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain
control of the vehicle.
Note:Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any
faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do
not become overconfident as to road conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower
gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since
your vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS),
do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to theBrakessection of this chapter for
additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system.
Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by
using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it
more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control. Ford
Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle
equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder or luggage racks).
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•All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
(front tires at top of diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
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 or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
WARNING:Do not use snow chains or cables on this vehicle as
they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss of
vehicle control.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle have an all-weather tread
design to provide traction, handling and braking performance in
year-round driving. You may install snow tires for improved traction when
driving in areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving conditions.
If you choose to install snow tires on your vehicle, they must be the
same size, construction, and load range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be installed on all four wheels. Mixing tires of
different size or construction on your vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle’s handling and braking, and may lead to loss of vehicle control.
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2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,
do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire and wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly can lead
to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
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care .......................................... 289
changing .......................... 309, 311
checking the pressure ............ 299
inflating ................................... 297
label ......................................... 296
replacing .................................. 300
rotating .................................... 303
safety practices ....................... 302
sidewall information ............... 291
snow tires and chains ............ 304
spare tire ................................. 309
terminology ............................. 290
tire grades ............................... 290
treadwear ........................ 289, 299
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 415
Towing ....................... 225, 227–228
recreational towing ................. 228
trailer towing .......................... 225
wrecker .................................... 227
Traction control ........................ 176
Traffic preferences ................... 422
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 317
lubricant specifications .......... 317
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ............................. 267
Trunk ..................................... 74–75remote release .......................... 69
Turn signal .................................. 91
U
USB port ............................ 124, 381
V
Vehicle health report ................ 404
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 321
Vehicle loading .......................... 218
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 151
Voice recognition ...................... 356
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 100
Washer fluid .............................. 271
Water, Driving through ............. 231
Wi-Fi .......................................... 411
Windows
power ......................................... 93
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 84
checking and adding fluid ..... 271
replacing wiper blades ........... 274
Wrecker towing ......................... 227
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