
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following section contains the Normal Scheduled Maintenance. This
schedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with
exceptions as noted.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km) or six
months (whichever
comes first)Change engine oil and filter.*
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km) or
12 months (whichever
comes first)Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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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 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
*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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•Speak naturally, without long pauses between words.
•At any time you can interrupt the system while it is speaking by
pressing the voice icon.
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE
Hands-free calling is one of the main features of SYNC. While the system
supports a variety of features, many are dependent on your cellular
phone’s functionality. At a minimum, most cellular phones with Bluetooth
wireless technology support the following functions:
•Answering an incoming call.
•Ending a call.
•Using privacy mode.
•Dialing a number.
•Redialing.
•Call waiting notification.
•Caller ID.
Other features, such as text messaging using Bluetooth and automatic
phonebook download, are phone-dependent features. To check your
phone’s compatibility, see your phone’s user manual and visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca.
Pairing a Phone for the First Time
Note:SYNC can support downloading up to approximately 2000 entries
per Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and the
transmission is in positionP.
Note:To scroll through the menus, press the up and down arrows on
your audio system.
Wirelessly pairing your phone with SYNC allows you to make and receive
hands-free calls.
1. Press the phone button; when the display indicates no phone is
paired, press OK.
2. When Add Bluetooth Device appears, press OK.
3. When Find SYNC appears in the display, press OK.
4. Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your phone’s
user guide if necessary.
5. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display.
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6. The display indicates when the pairing is successful.
7. Depending on your phone’s capability and your market, the system
may prompt you with questions such as setting the current phone as
the primary phone (the phone SYNC automatically tries to connect
with first upon vehicle start-up), downloading your phone book, etc.
Pairing Subsequent Phones
Note:To scroll through the menus, press the up and down arrows on
your audio system.
Note:Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that
the transmission is in positionP.
1. Press the phone button and scroll until System Settings is selected.
2. Press OK and scroll until Bluetooth Devices is selected and press OK.
3. Scroll until Add Bluetooth Device is selected and press OK.
4. When Find SYNC appears in the display, press OK.
5. Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your phone’s
user guide if necessary.
6. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN
provided by SYNC in the radio display. The display indicates when
the pairing is successful.
7. The system then prompts with questions such as if you would like to
set the current phone as the primary phone (the phone SYNC
automatically tries to connect with first upon vehicle start-up),
download your phone book, etc.
Phone Voice Commands
Press the voice icon and say “Phone”. Say any of the following:
“PHONE”
“Call
“Call
“Call
“Phone book
“Phone book
“Call history outgoing”2
“Phone book
“Call history missed”2
“Menu”2,3
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MP3
Press the MEDIA hard button, then select the CD tab on the
touchscreen. If there is no disc in the system, NO DISC appears
in the status bar and you cannot access the CD screen.
Once a disc is loaded, you can choose from Scan, Compress, Repeat,
Shuffle, Folder Mode and Folder List.
When you select: You can:
ScanHear a brief sampling of all listenable tracks.
CompressTurn the compression feature on and off. This
feature boosts more quiet music and lowers
louder music to minimize the need for volume
adjustment.
RepeatHear the selected track continuously.
ShufflePlay the tracks in a random order.
Folder ModeListen to and seek through songs within the
current folder.
Folder ListAccess and view folders on the disc. Select
the root folder (if available), then any other
folder on the disc.
DVD
Note:Your system only plays NTSC formatted discs. PAL format is not
supported.
Your system allows you to play DVD audio and video discs. Make sure
the vehicle is in positionP(vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission) or the parking brake is engaged (vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission). This allows you to be able to view and hear the
DVD. If the vehicle is moving, the video does not play.
When you select: You can:
Ti t l eGo to the disc’s main title screen.
MenuGo to the disc’s main menu.
Cursor ControlsNavigate to the desired menu selections.
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911 Assist™ ..............................387
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................213
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............376
Accessing the help screen .......447
Accessing the music in
your jukebox .....................441–442
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................399
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................378
Accessory delay ..........................91
Active call menu options .........376
Advanced menu options ...385, 406
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................385
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................47
and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................47
disposal ......................................53
driver airbag ..............................47
passenger airbag .......................47
side airbag ...........................47, 49
Air cleaner filter .......288–289, 343
Air filter .............................289, 343
Air suspension ...........................227
description ..............................227
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................205
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................424Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................279
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................213
Anti-theft system ..................75, 77
arming the system ..............75, 77
disarming a triggered system ..77
AppLink™ .................................394
Audio system
Single CD ................................117
Audio system (see Radio) .......117
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................200
fluid, adding ............................283
fluid, checking ........................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................340
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..123
Auxiliary powerpoint ................181
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........340
refill capacities ........................340
B
Battery .......................................285
acid, treating emergencies .....285
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................285
replacement, specifications ...343
servicing ..................................285
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................213
anti-lock ...................................213
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................213
brake warning light ................213
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fluid, checking and adding ....284
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .................340
lubricant specifications ..........340
parking ....................................214
shift interlock ..........................203
trailer .......................................244
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................171
Cargo management system ......236
CD ..............................................117
CD player ..................................115
CD voice commands ................437,
440–441
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................330
Changing the air filter ..............289
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................38
LATCH .......................................27
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........419
Cleaning your vehicle ...............298
engine compartment ..............300
instrument panel ....................302
interior .............................301–302
plastic parts ............................299
washing ....................................298
waxing .....................................300
wheels ......................................303
wiper blades ............................301
Clock ..................................114, 117Console
overhead ............................94, 184
Controls
power seat ...............................156
Coolant ......................................279
checking and adding ..............279
refill capacities ........................340
specifications ..........................340
Creating a playlist .....................443
Cruise control ...........................224
Customer Assistance ................253
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................348, 350
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............262
Getting roadside assistance ...253
Getting the service you
need .........................................258
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................264
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
Customizing your home
screen ........................................417
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................87
Defrost ...............................146, 148
rear window ............................152
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................283
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................204, 209–210
sand .........................................209
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................340
Stability system .........................217
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......187
Starting your vehicle ........186–187
jump starting ..........................255
Status bars ................................417
Steering wheel ............................79
controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................79
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................47
SYNCAppLink™ ....................394
SYNCcustomer support .........369
SYNCServices .........................392
System overview .......................414
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......146, 148
Text messaging .........................380
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....380, 382
Third-row power fold seat .......170
Tilt steering wheel ......................79
Tires ...........................310–311, 330
alignment ................................324
care ..........................................310
changing ..........................330, 332
checking the pressure ............320
inflating ...................................318
label .........................................317
replacing ..................................322
rotating ....................................324safety practices .......................323
sidewall information ...............313
snow tires and chains ............325
spare tire .................................330
terminology .............................311
tire grades ...............................311
treadwear ........................310, 320
Towing .......................239, 247–248
recreational towing .................248
trailer towing ..........................239
wrecker ....................................247
Traction control ........................215
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................392
Trailer sway control ..................239
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....203
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
lubricant specifications ..........340
Troubleshooting ................142, 456
Turn signal ..................................87
U
Universal garage door opener ..171
USB port ....................................124
Using privacy mode ..................376
V
Vehicle health report ................390
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................344
Vehicle loading ..........................229
Ventilating your vehicle ...........188
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