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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 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.
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™ ..............................380
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................173
Accessing and using your USB
port ............................................359
Accessing your calendar ..........380
Accessory delay ..........................95
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........186
Adding (pairing) a phone ........367
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................56
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 52
Air cleaner filter .......267–268, 320
Air filter, cabin ..........................125
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................166
Ambient mood/lighting .............387
AM/FM .......................................346
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................256
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................173
Anti-theft system ..................77, 79
arming the system ..............77, 79
disarming a triggered system ..79
Armrests ....................................136
Audio system
Single CD ................................330
Audio system (see Radio) .......330Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................161
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............317
fluid, specification ..................317
Selectshift (SST) ....................162
Auxiliary Input Jack .................355
Auxiliary powerpoint ................143
A/V inputs ..........................331, 363
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........317
B
Battery .......................................263
acid, treating emergencies .....263
jumping a disabled battery ....230
maintenance-free ....................263
replacement, specifications ...320
servicing ..................................263
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................195
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................173
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
brake warning light ................173
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............317
fluid, specifications .................317
lubricant specifications ..........317
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................164
trailer .......................................219
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....317
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Cargo management system ......206
Cargo net ...................................205
CD ..............................................330
CD player ..........................328, 358
CD voice commands .................358
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................308
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........335
Cleaning your vehicle ...............276
engine compartment ..............278
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................280
plastic parts ............................277
washing ....................................276
waxing .....................................278
wheels ......................................282
wiper blades ............................279
Climate voice commands .........399
Clock ..................................330, 385
Collision Warning System .........200
Console ......................................144
overhead ..................................144
Coolant ......................................256
checking and adding ..............256
refill capacities ........................317
specifications ..........................317
Cross Traffic Alert ....................195
Cruise control ...........................185Customer Assistance ................228
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................325
Getting roadside assistance ...228
Getting the service you
need .........................................234
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................240
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................238
D
Defrost .......................................122
rear window ............................124
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................255
Display settings .........................386
Driving under special
conditions ..................165, 167, 170
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................171
through water .................169, 226
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................122
E
Electronic message center .......107
Electronic stability control ......178
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
running out of fuel .................153
Emergency brake (see Parking
brake) ........................................174
Emission control system ..........157
End user license agreement ....412
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Pairing your phone for the first
time ............................................366
Parental MyKey programming ...63
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft®
parts) .........................................320
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................48
Phone settings ..................370, 392
Phone voice commands ............372
POI categories ...........................402
Point of Interest (POI) .............402
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................243
Power door locks ........................67
Power liftgate ..............................71
Power mirrors .............................95
Powerpoint ................................143
Power steering ..........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacity ................317
fluid, specifications .................317
Power Windows ...........................94
Privacy information ..................338
Push button start system .........145
Q
Quick touch buttons .................408
R
Radio ..........................................330
AM/FM .....................................346
Single CD ................................330
Radio reception .........................328Radio voice commands .............351
Rear heated seats .....................136
Rear view camera
display ................................180, 388
Rear window defroster .............122
Receiving a text message .........370
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ................................242–243
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................70–71
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
opening the trunk .....................68
replacing the batteries .............58
Reverse sensing system ...........180
Roadside assistance ..................228
Roll stability control .................178
Roof rack ...................................207
Route preferences ....................404
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........241
Safety information ....................336
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38
Belt-Minder® ............................39
Belt-Minder®,
deactivating/activating .............41
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children ...............................24
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................48
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