Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
Child safety locks......................................37
Safety Belts 38
Fastening the safety belts................................40
Safety belt height adjustment.............................44
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................44
Safety belt-minder.....................................45
Rear inflatable safety belt................................48
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................50
Personal Safety System 51
Supplementary Restraints System 52
Driver and passenger airbags.............................54
Front passenger sensing system...........................55
Side airbags..........................................59
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................60
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................62
Airbag disposal........................................64
Keys and Remote Control 65
General information on radio frequencies.....................65
Remote control.......................................66
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................71
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MyKey 72
Settings, MyKey.......................................72
Creating.............................................73
Clearing.............................................74
System status.........................................74
Remote start, MyKey...................................74
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................75
Locks 76
Locking and unlocking..................................76
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................83
Security 86
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................86
Anti-theft alarm.......................................88
Steering Wheel 89
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................89
Steering wheel controls.................................90
Pedals 93
Adjustable pedals......................................93
Wipers and Washers 94
Windshield wipers.....................................94
Rain-sensing wipers....................................94
Windshield washers....................................94
Rear-window wiper and washer............................95
Lighting 96
Lighting control.......................................96
Autolamps...........................................97
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................97
Headlamp exit delay....................................97
Automatic high beam control.............................99
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Front fog lamps......................................101
Adaptive headlamps...................................101
Turn signal control....................................102
Interior lamps........................................102
Windows and Mirrors 105
Power windows......................................105
Exteriormirrors......................................107
Interior mirrors......................................109
Sun visors..........................................110
Moonroof...........................................110
Instrument Cluster 113
Gauges.............................................113
Warning lamps and indicators............................113
Audible warnings and indicators..........................118
Information Displays 119
Controls............................................119
Information messages..................................125
Climate Control 135
Dual automatic temperature control........................135
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................136
Rear window defroster.................................138
Cabin air filter.......................................139
Seats 141
Sitting in the correct position............................141
Head restraints.......................................142
Power seats.........................................145
Memory function.....................................146
Heated seats........................................148
Heated and ventilated seats..............................149
Rear seats..........................................151
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Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 162
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................162
Auxiliary Power Points 167
Storage Compartments 170
Center console.......................................170
Overhead console.....................................172
Starting and Stopping the Engine 173
Engine block heater...................................177
Fuel and Refueling 179
Fuel quality.........................................180
Running out of fuel....................................181
Refueling...........................................182
Fuel consumption.....................................184
Transmission 188
Automatic transmission.................................188
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 193
All wheel drive.......................................193
Brakes 200
Brakes.............................................200
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................201
Parking brake........................................201
Traction Control 202
TractionControl™ ....................................202
Stability Control 203
AdvanceTrac®.......................................204
Parking Aids 205
Sensing system.......................................205
Active park assist.....................................206
Rear-view camera system...............................211
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Cruise Control 216
Using cruise control...................................216
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................217
Driving Aids 225
Driveralert .........................................225
Lane keeping system...................................226
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................231
Collision warning system................................236
Lincoln adaptive drive..................................239
Steering............................................241
Load Carrying 243
Rear under floor storage................................243
Cargo net...........................................243
Luggage cover.......................................243
Vehicle loading.......................................244
Towing 252
Trailertowing........................................252
Wrecker towing......................................259
Recreational towing...................................260
Driving Hints 262
Economical driving....................................262
Driving through water..................................263
Floormats..........................................264
Roadside Emergencies 266
Getting roadside assistance..............................266
Hazard warning flashers................................267
Fuel cut-off switch....................................267
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................268
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Cleaning the interior...................................321
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......321
Cleaning leather seats..................................322
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................323
Vehiclestorage.......................................323
Wheels and Tires 326
Tire care...........................................328
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................344
Changing a road wheel.................................349
Technical specifications.................................356
Wheel lug nut torque..................................356
Capacities and Specifications 358
Engine specifications..................................358
Engine drivebelt......................................358
Part numbers........................................364
Vehicle identification number............................364
Vehicle certification label...............................365
Transmission code designation............................366
Accessories 367
Accessories.........................................367
Ford Extended Service Plan 369
Audio System 372
MyLincoln Touch™ system..............................374
Rear seat controls (if equipped)..........................375
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows
front and
rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing
your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair,
Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities
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Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only
replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to
your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty
information that is provided to you along with your owner’s manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
WARNING:Please read theSupplementary Restraints System
chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
WARNING:Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats
shouldNEVERbe placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
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