Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped).
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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911 Assist™ ..............................425
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................201
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................403
Accessing your calendar ..........424
Accessory delay ........................106
Active Park Assist .....................206
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........217
Adding (pairing) a phone ........411
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................54
and child safety seats ..............55
description ................................54
disposal ......................................64
driver airbag ..............................54
passenger airbag .......................54
side airbag ...........................54, 59
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 364
Air filter, cabin ..........................139
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................193
Ambient mood/lighting .............431
AM/FM .......................................391
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................296
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................201
Anti-theft system ..................86, 88
arming the system ..............86, 88
disarming a triggered system ..88
Audio system
Single CD ................................374
Audio system (see Radio) .......374Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................188
fluid, adding ............................301
fluid, checking ........................301
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
fluid, specification ..................360
Selectshift (SST) ....................189
Auxiliary Input Jack .................399
Auxiliary powerpoint ................167
A/V inputs ..........................376, 407
B
Battery .......................................307
acid, treating emergencies .....307
jumping a disabled battery ....268
maintenance-free ....................307
replacement, specifications ...364
servicing ..................................307
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................231
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................200
anti-lock ...................................201
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................201
brake warning light ................201
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............360
fluid, specifications .................360
lubricant specifications ..........360
parking ....................................201
shift interlock ..........................191
trailer .......................................256
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....360
Cargo area shade ......................243
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Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................201
Emission control system ..........185
End user license agreement ....455
Engine ........................................358
cleaning ...................................319
coolant .....................................296
fail-safe cooling .......................299
idle speed control ...................307
lubrication specifications .......360
refill capacities ........................360
service points ..................292, 294
Engine block heater .................177
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............295
dipstick ....................................295
filter, specifications ................364
refill capacities ........................360
specifications ..........................360
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................177
F
Fail safe cooling ........................299
Fleet MyKey programming ........72
Floor mats .................................264
Fluid capacities .........................360
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................193
Freezer ......................................170
Fuel
cap ...........................................183
capacity ...................................360
choosing the right fuel ...........180
filler funnel .............................181
filling your vehicle with fuel ..183
filter, specifications ........306, 364fuel pump shut-off ..................267
octane rating ...................180, 358
quality ......................................180
running out of fuel .................181
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................179
Fuses ..................................279–280
G
Garage door opener ..................162
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............183
Gauges .......................................113
H
Hazard flashers .........................267
HD Radio™ ...............................392
Headlamps
aiming ......................................312
bulb specifications ..................316
flash to pass ..............................96
high beam ...........................96, 99
replacing bulbs .......................314
Head restraints .........................142
Heated steering wheel ..............440
Heating ......................................135
Help ............................................439
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................162
Hood ..........................................290
How to use voice commands ...385
I
Ignition .......................................358
Illuminated visor mirror ...........110
Information displays .................119
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O
Octane rating ............................180
P
Pairing other phones ................411
Pairing your phone ...................411
Pairing your phone for the
first time ....................................411
Parental MyKey programming ...72
Park Assist ................................206
Parking brake ............................201
Parts (see Motorcraft®
parts) .........................................364
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................55
Phone settings ..................415, 436
Phone voice commands ............416
POI categories ...........................445
Point of Interest (POI) .............445
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................280
Power door locks ........................76
Power liftgate ..............................79
Power mirrors ...........................107
Powerpoint ................................167
Power steering ..........................241
fluid, refill capacity ................360
fluid, specifications .................360
Power Windows .........................105
Privacy information ..................383
Push button start system .........173
Q
Quick touch buttons .................452R
Radio ..........................................374
AM/FM .....................................391
Single CD ................................374
Radio reception .........................372
Radio voice commands .............396
Rear heated/cooled seats .........148
Rear seat controls
(if equipped) .............................375
Rear view camera
display ................................211, 432
Rear window defroster .............135
Receiving a text message .........415
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Refrigerator ...............................170
Relays ................................279–280
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................78–79
locking/unlocking doors ...........76
replacing the batteries .............66
Reverse sensing system ...........206
Roadside assistance ..................266
Route preferences ....................447
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............50
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................40, 44
Safety defects, reporting ..........278
Safety information ....................381
Safety restraints ..............40, 42, 44
Belt-Minder® ............................44
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