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2. Press the fuel button located on the
center console. Wait up to 15 seconds
for the fuel door to open. A Ready to
Fuel message will appear in the
information display screen.
3. Locate the portable funnel that comes
with your vehicle.
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4. Slowly insert the funnel into the
capless fuel system.
E157280 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the
portable fuel container.
6. Close the fuel door.
Note: If the fuel door is not closed and the
vehicle is driven, the check engine light in
the instrument cluster may come on.
7. When done, clean the funnel or
properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can
be purchased from your authorized
dealer if you choose to dispose of the
funnel.
FUEL CONSUMPTION Note: The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range. When
refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty. The advertised capacity is the total
fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
capacity plus the empty reserve.
Filling the Tank For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
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Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
are not permitted to intentionally remove
an emission control device or prevent it
from working. Information about your
vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal
also lists engine displacement
Please consult your warranty information
for complete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer
that monitors the engine’s emission control
system. This system is commonly known
as the on-board diagnostics system
(OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle
continues to meet government emission
standards. The OBD-II system also assists
your authorized dealer in properly servicing
your vehicle.
When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a
malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
cause the service engine soon indicator to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the
engine may misfire or run poorly. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the
fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been
properly closed. See Refueling (page
149).
4. Driving through deep water—the
electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be
corrected by filling the fuel tank with good
quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill
inlet or letting the electrical system dry out.
After three driving cycles without these or
any other temporary malfunctions present,
the service engine soon indicator should
stay off the next time the engine is started.
A driving cycle consists of a cold engine
startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is
required.
If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine
soon indicator on can result in increased
emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
engine and transmission smoothness, and
lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing Some state/provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs
to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this
inspection could prevent you from getting
a vehicle registration.
If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, the vehicle may need
to be serviced. See On-Board Diagnostics.
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Ford recommends upgrading to the
optional 240-volt charging station for
faster more efficient charging. Use of a
240-volt charging station will take
approximately 2½ hours to fully charge a
empty battery.
Note: Your electrical source must meet
certain requirements for the high-voltage
batteries to charge. The AC outlet must be
a three-prong 110-120 volt AC outlet that is
properly grounded, 15–20 amps (or greater),
and in good condition. The line also must
be dedicated, which means that no other
appliances should be connected to the
same circuit. If a dedicated circuit is not
used, the circuit breaker could trip or open.
If a dedicated circuit is not available, contact
a licensed professional electrician for proper
installation.
Make sure that the 120–volt convenience
cord is completely unwound before
charging. Always plug the cord into the AC
outlet before connecting the charging
coupler into the vehicle’s charge port
receptacle. The 120–volt convenience cord
inline control box has three indicator lights
that represent the charging status; power,
charge and fault.
Power (green light)— this indicator lights
up when the cord is plugged into the AC
wall outlet.
Charge (green light)— indicates status
of charging: • No light means the cord is not
connected to the vehicle.
• Blinking light means that the charging
is in process.
• Solid light means that the vehicle is
connected but not charging.
Fault (red triangle light)— Lights up in
case of a detected failure. No charging is
possible:
• Blinking red triangle light – means that
the 120–volt convenience cord is trying
to reset the failure and could restart
the charging cycle.
• Solid red triangle light – means that
the fault is permanent. The cord needs
to be unplugged and re-plugged to
reset the fault. If the fault persists,
contact your authorized dealer.
Charge Port
The charge port is located between the
front left side door and front left wheel
well. There is an indentation located on
the charge port door. Press with your
thumb to press to open and close the door.
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Note: Do not force the charge port door
open or closed. Forcing the door open or
closed will damage the charge port.
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The light ring located around the charge
port indicates the charge status of your
vehicle's high-voltage battery. The charge
port light ring is divided into four quadrants
which display state of charge in 25 percent
increments.
There is a cord acknowledgment feature
that will be activated when a charge cycle
is initiated. The four light quadrants will
each individually flash clockwise starting
with the top right light and ending with the
top left, two full times confirming a
charging coupler has been detected.
You can use your keyfob to view the
vehicles charge status at any time by
pressing the unlock button. The light ring
will light up the corresponding quadrant(s)
so that the current state of charge can be
determined. If the charge is below 25
percent the light ring will not illuminate.
Don’t forget to press the lock button on
your keyfob to re-lock the vehicle.
The light ring will also display the current
state of charge when opening the doors.
Charging
Note: The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
charge.
To charge your high-voltage battery:
1. Put the vehicle in P (Park) and power
down the vehicle.
2. With your thumb, press the indentation
located on the charge port door and
the door will rotate open.
3. Plug the charging coupler into the
vehicles charge port receptacle and
make sure the button clicks confirming
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4. Verify that the cord acknowledgment
feature activates. This indicates the
beginning of a normal charge cycle.
5. If using a 240–volt charging station,
follow the instructions on the charge
station to begin the charging process.
When charging, the light ring will display
how far along the charge is:
• When the top right quadrant is pulsing
the charge is between 0-25 percent.
• When the top right quadrant is solidly
lit and the bottom right quadrant is
pulsing the charge is between 25-50
percent.
• When both right side quadrants are
solidly lit and the bottom left quadrant
is pulsing the charge is between 50-75
percent.
• When three quadrants are solidly lit
and the top left quadrant is pulsing the
charge is between 75-100 percent.
• When the entire ring is solidly lit, the
charge is complete.
Note: The light ring will shut off one minute
after reaching a full charge.
Waiting to Charge
Note: See Charge Settings in the MyFord
Touch section. See MyFord Touch™ (page
356).
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When Value Charge has been selected
charging may not begin upon plugging in.
The vehicle may delay charging to take
advantage of off-peak electricity rates. The
vehicle will optimize the charge schedule
to be complete by the next GO Time.
When waiting to charge (not actively
charging), the light ring will indicate the
present state of charge of the high voltage
battery as follows:
• When the top right quadrant is shut off
the charge is between 0–25 percent.
• When the top right quadrant is solidly
lit and the bottom right quadrant is
shut off the charge is between 25–50
percent.
• When both right side quadrants are
solidly lit and the bottom left quadrant
is shut off the charge is between 50–75
percent.
• When three quadrants are solidly lit
and the top left quadrant is shut off the
charge is between 75–100 percent.
• When the entire ring is solidly lit, the
charge is 100 percent.
Note: When the vehicle is Waiting to
Charge the light ring will shut off one minute
after displaying the present state of charge.
When the vehicle automatically begins
charging the light ring will turn on and
display how far along the charge is per the
section above.
Note: If a vehicle charging system fault is
detected at any point in a charge cycle the
entire light ring will flash continuously for
one minute and then shut off. If this
happens unplug, and then re-plug the
charging coupler into the charge port
receptacle. If the problem persists contact
your authorized dealer.
The light ring illumination conditions can
be modified. See Charge Port Light Ring
Settings in the MyFord Touch section. See
MyFord Touch™ (page 356). Disconnecting the Charging Coupler
Note: Do not pull the wall plug from the
wall while the vehicle is charging. Doing so
may damage the outlet and the cord.
1. Press the button on the charging
coupler.
2. While holding the button, remove the
charging coupler from the vehicle’s
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3. Close the charge port door by pressing
the indentation on the charge port
door. Continue pressing the indentation
while the door rotates counter
clockwise and closes.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CUT-
OFF SWITCH The high-voltage shut off operation shuts
off power from the high-voltage battery
after a collision, or if your vehicle receives
a substantial physical jolt.
To reactivate the vehicle after either event
perform the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. If the vehicle is not powered after this
sequence, repeat steps 1 and 2.
For vehicles equipped with a push button
start system:
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3. Insert the screwdriver (or similar tool)
into the access hole and press the lever
foreword while pulling the gearshift
lever out of the P (Park) position and
into the N (Neutral) position.
4. Remove the tool and reinstall the
panel.
5. Start the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud
or Snow Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to the transmission and
tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
it may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer. If
the vehicle has continuous vibration or
shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
have it checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear and does not contribute to
brake noise. See Cleaning the Alloy
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See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 81).
Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times when driving from a car wash or
standing water to dry the brakes.
Brake Over Accelerator In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition, apply the
brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe
stop. Move the transmission selector lever
to position P, switch the engine off and
apply the parking brake. Inspect the
accelerator pedal for any interference. If
none are found and the condition persists,
have your vehicle towed to the nearest
authorized dealer. Brake Assist Brake assist detects when you brake
heavily by measuring the rate at which you
press the brake pedal. It provides
maximum braking efficiency as long as you
press the pedal. Brake assist can reduce
stopping distances in critical situations.
Anti-lock Brake System This system helps you maintain steering
control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking.
This lamp momentarily
illuminates when you turn the
ignition on. If the light does not
illuminate during start up, remains on or
flashes, the anti-lock braking system may
be disabled. Have the system checked by
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If the system is disabled, normal
braking is still effective. If the
brake warning lamp illuminates
when you release the parking brake, have
your system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Regenerative Braking System This feature is used to simulate the engine
braking of an internal combustion engine
and assist the standard brake system while
recovering some of the energy of motion
and storing it in the battery to improve fuel
economy. The standard brake system is
designed to fully stop the car if
regenerative braking is not available.
During regenerative braking, the motor is
spun as a generator to create electrical
current. This recharges the battery and
slows the vehicle. In effect, once the
accelerator pedal is released, the motor
changes from an energy user to an energy
producer.
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Pull the switch up to apply the electric
parking brake.
The brake system warning lamp will
illuminate to confirm that the electric
parking brake has been applied. See
Information Displays (page 86).
Applying the electric parking brake
when the vehicle is moving WARNINGS
Applying the electric parking brake
while moving will result in use of the
anti-lock braking system. Do not use
the electric parking brake system when the
vehicle is moving unless the normal brake
system is unable to stop the vehicle.
With the exception of emergency
conditions (for example, the brake
pedal does not work or is blocked),
do not apply the electric parking brake
while the vehicle is moving. On bends, or
poor road surfaces or weather conditions,
emergency braking can cause the vehicle
to skid out of control or off the road.
If you apply the electric parking brake when
your vehicle is moving, the brake system
warning lamp will illuminate and a warning
chime will sound. See Information
Displays (page 86). If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph (6
km/h), the braking force is applied ias long
as the switch is applied. Releasing or
pressing the switch or pressing the
accelerator pedal will stop the braking
force.
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You can release the electric parking brake
either manually by pressing the switch or
automatically.
Manual release
WARNING
If the brake system warning light
remains illuminated or flashes after
you have released the parking brake,
there could be a problem with you braking
system. Have the system checked by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
You can manually release the electric
parking brake by turning the ignition on,
pressing the brake pedal and then pressing
the electric parking brake switch.
When the electric parking brake is released,
the brake system warning lamp will turn
off.
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