If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables
from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and water.
It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be
disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
To ensure proper operation of the battery management system (BMS),
any electrical devices that are added to the vehicle should not have their
ground connection made directly at the negative battery post. A
connection at the negative battery post can cause inaccurate
measurements of the battery condition and potential incorrect system
operation.
Note:Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the
vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery
performance and durability and may also affect the performance of other
electrical systems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required, the battery should only be
replaced with a Ford recommended replacement battery that matches
the electrical requirements of the vehicle.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of
this, the transmission may shift firmly when first driven. This operation is
considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
Note:Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local
authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive
batteries.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
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3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•Note:If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade
to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water
applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
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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.
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 carpeted load floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle and
remove the spare tire cover (if equipped).
4. Remove the wing nut securing the
spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the washer, temporary spare
and jack assembly from the cargo area
Vehicle jacking
1. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
2. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
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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 the vehicle is moving.
This system uses a four-corner strategy to provide quick access to
vehicle features and settings. The comprehensive 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 your phone being connected or the climate
temperature.
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Sound
•Settings
•Display
•Vehicle
•Help
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNC Services
•Notifications
•SYNC Apps
•SIRIUS Travel Link
•Calendar
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Making a Report
To run a report by touchscreen, touch the information button >
SYNC Apps > Vehicle Health Report.
To run a report by voice command, press the voice button on
the steering wheel and, when prompted, say “Vehicle Health
Report”.
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
When you run a Vehicle Health Report, Ford Motor Company may collect
your cellular phone number (to process your report request) and
diagnostic information about your vehicle. Certain versions or updates to
Vehicle Health Report may also collect additional vehicle information.
Ford may use the vehicle information it collects for any purpose. If you
do not want to disclose your cellular phone number or vehicle
information, do not run the feature or set up your Vehicle Health Report
profile at www.SYNCMyRide.com. Refer to www.SYNCMyRide.com -
Vehicle Health Report Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Statement - for
more information.
MENU FEATURES
Under the menu setting, you can set your clock, access and make
adjustments to the display, sound and vehicle settings as well as access
settings for specific modes or the help feature.
Setting the Clock
Note:The date is set by your vehicle’s GPS; you cannot manually set the
date.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected, the vehicle needs to acquire
a GPS signal to update the clock. Once your vehicle acquires the signal,
it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correct time.
1. Press MENU > Clock.
2. Press + and to adjust the time.
From this screen, you can also make other adjustments such as 12– or
24–hour mode, activate GPS time synchronization and have the system
automatically update new time zones.
Once you update any settings they will be automatically saved.
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K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch the red or blue arrow to increase or decrease the temperature.
•Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat (if equipped).
Refer to the Seats chapter.
•Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat (if equipped).
Refer to the Seats chapter.
•Touch and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•Touch the heated steering wheel icon (if equipped) to turn warm the
steering wheel. The steering wheel is not heated between the 10
o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
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 On”
“Climate Off”
“Climate Automatic”
“Climate My Temperature”
“Climate Temperature <15.5–29.5> degrees”
“Climate Temperature <59–86> 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” “Dual Off”
“Off” “On”
“A/C Off” “A/C On”
“Max A/C On” “Max A/C Off”
“Defrost On” “Defrost Off”
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CD .............................................. 125
CD player .......................... 123, 376
CD voice commands ................. 376
Cell phone use ............................ 14
Changing a tire ......................... 305
Child safety restraints .......... 26, 28
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 28
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 35
LATCH ....................................... 26
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 21
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 348
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 273
engine compartment .............. 275
instrument panel .................... 277
interior ..................................... 276
plastic parts ............................ 274
washing .................................... 273
waxing ..................................... 275
wheels ...................................... 278
wiper blades ............................ 276
Climate voice commands ......... 416
Clock .................................. 125, 405
Collision Warning System ......... 201
Console ...................................... 148
overhead .................................. 148
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 254
refill capacities ........................ 313
specifications .......................... 313
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 196
Cruise control ........................... 187
Customer Assistance ................ 228Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 322, 325
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada ..................... 237
Getting roadside assistance ... 228
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 233
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 239
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 237
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 347
D
Defrost ....................................... 127
rear window ............................ 129
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 258
engine oil ................................. 253
Display settings ......................... 406
Driving under special
conditions .................. 168, 171, 174
sand ......................................... 172
snow and ice ........................... 174
through water ................. 173, 225
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 127
E
Electronic message center ....... 107
Electronic stability control ...... 180
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 230
running out of fuel ................. 157
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Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ............. 39
extension assembly .................. 36
for adults ............................. 33, 35
for children ......................... 18, 22
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 40
seat belt maintenance .............. 40
warning light and chime .......... 37
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................ 26
Safety seats for children ...... 18, 22
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 318
Satellite Radio ................... 125, 370
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 331
SD card ...................... 126, 377, 417
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 33
Seats .......................................... 138
child safety seats ................ 18, 22
climate control ........................ 137
easy access/easyout feature .. 136
front seats ....................... 133, 136
heated ...................................... 140
memory seat ..................... 58, 135
second row seats .................... 138
Second-row power fold seat .... 138
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 75
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 78
Sending new text messages ..... 390
Setting a destination ................ 417Setting a destination by
voice ........................................... 418
Setting the clock ............... 125, 405
Setting your wallpaper ............. 406
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51
SIRIUSsatellite radio ............. 370
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 372
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 398
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 399
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 43
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 312, 317
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 313
Stability system ......................... 180
Starting your vehicle ................ 152
jump starting .......................... 230
push button start system ....... 150
Steering wheel ............................ 81
controls ...................................... 83
tilting ......................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 44
Supported media file types ...... 384
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 384
SYNCServices ......................... 394
System settings ......................... 408
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