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911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assist hardware sustains damage in a
crash.
•The vehicle’s battery or SYNC system has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle are the ones paired and
connected to the system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you turn on 911 Assist, it may disclose to emergency services that
your vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or
activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911
Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911
operators your vehicle location or other details about your vehicle or
crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency
services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not turn the
feature on.
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)
WARNING:Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions,
regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or
problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannot
replace, normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle Health
Report only monitors certain systems electronically monitored by your
vehicle and will not monitor or report the status of any other system,
(such as brake lining wear). Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
and regularly inspect your vehicle may result in vehicle damage and
serious injury.
Note:Your Vehicle Health Report feature requires activation prior to
use. Visit www.SYNCMyRide.com to register. There is no fee or
subscription associated with Vehicle Health Report, but you must register
to use this feature.
Note:This feature may not function properly if you have enabled caller
ID blocking on your mobile phone. Before running a report, review the
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice.
Note:In order to allow a break-in period for your vehicle, you may not
be able to create a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle odometer has
reached 200 miles.
478MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
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Display settings .........................481
Driver alert ................................219
Driving under special
conditions ..................185, 188, 190
sand .........................................189
snow and ice ...........................191
through water .................189, 251
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........131, 133, 135
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Electronic message center .......110
Electronic stability control ......197
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................256
running out of fuel .................172
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................194
Emission control system ..........177
End user license agreement ....506
Engine ........................................350
cleaning ...................................307
coolant .....................................283
fail-safe cooling .......................286
idle speed control ...................294
lubrication specifications .......352
refill capacities ........................352
service points ..................279, 281
Engine block heater .................168
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............282
dipstick ....................................282
filter, specifications ................356
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..........................352
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................168F
Fail safe cooling ........................286
Fleet MyKey programming ........64
Floor mats .................................252
Fluid capacities .........................352
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................187
Fuel
cap ...........................................174
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........171
filler funnel .............................172
filling your vehicle with fuel ..174
filter, specifications ........293, 356
fuel pump shut-off ..................255
octane rating ...................172, 350
quality ......................................171
running out of fuel .................172
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................170
Fuel and distance computer ....114
outside temperature
indicator ..................................114
to empty indicator ..................114
trip distance ............................114
trip/reset button .....................114
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................171
Fuses ..................................267–268
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Garage door opener ..................155
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............174
Gauges ...............................103–104
odometer .................................114
trip odometer ..........................114
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