Check every six months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tir\
e sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................124
About This Manual........................................7 Protecting the Environment.............................7
ABS See: Brakes......................................................174
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................175
Accessories...............................................389 Exterior style...................................................389
Interior style....................................................389
Lifestyle............................................................389
Peace of mind................................................389
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..........192
Active Park Assist.....................................184
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space............................................................185
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature........186
Troubleshooting the System.......................
186
Using Active Park Assist...............................184
Adaptive Headlamps.................................80
Adjusting the Headlamps......................263 Horizontal Aim Adjustment.........................264
Vertical Aim Adjustment..............................263
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.................70 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column...........................................................70
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps.............................80
Airbag Disposal
...........................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................124
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................68 Anti-Theft Alarm
..........................................68
Arming the Alarm.............................................68
Disarming the Alarm.......................................68
Appendices................................................391
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........95 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................
95
Key in Ignition Warning Chime.....................95
Keyless Warning Alert.....................................95
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..............96
Audio Control
...............................................71
Seek, Next or Previous....................................71
Audio System............................................309 General Information......................................309
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...............................................310
Autolamps.....................................................77
Automatic Climate Control
.....................124
Automatic High Beam Control................79 Activating the System.....................................80
Manually Overriding the System.................
80
Automatic Transmission
..........................170
Brake-Shift Interlock Override.....................172
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..............................................................173
Push Button Shift Transmission..................
170
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......................................................259
Autowipers...................................................74
Auxiliary Power Points.............................144 110 Volt AC Power Point................................144
12 Volt DC Power Point.................................144
Locations...........................................................144
B
Blind Spot Information System.............205 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert.....................................205
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.......252
Booster Seats
..............................................24
Types of Booster Seats..................................25
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Brake Fluid Check...................................260
Brakes..........................................................174
General Information.......................................174
Breaking-In................................................223
Bulb Specification Chart........................265
C
Cabin Air Filter...........................................126
California Proposition 65............................11
Capacities and Specifications..............302
Technical Specifications..............................306
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior..........................268
Center Console.........................................146
Changing a Bulb
......................................264
Lamp Assembly Condensation..................264
Replacing Bulbs.............................................265
Changing a Fuse......................................249 Fuses................................................................249
Changing the 12V Battery.....................260
Changing the Engine Air Filter.............267 ........................................................................\
....267
Changing the Wiper Blades..................262
Checking MyKey System Status.............55
Checking the Wiper Blades..................262
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance ..............................................
37
Child Safety...................................................14
General Information..........................................14
Child Safety Locks.....................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................28
Right-Hand Side...............................................28
Child Seat Positioning
...............................26
Cleaning Leather Seats..........................272
Cleaning Products...................................268
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels....................272
Cleaning the Engine...............................269 Cleaning the Exterior..............................268
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................269
Exterior Chrome............................................269
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...............268
Underbody......................................................269
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................271
Cleaning the Interior...............................270
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades......................................................270
Clearing All MyKeys...................................54
Climate........................................................376 Climate Control Voice Commands............378
Climate Control
..........................................124
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..........229 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................229
Collision Warning System.......................210 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................
210
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check.......................
255
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.....................................................46
Creating a MyKey
.......................................54
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings..........................................................54
Cruise Control
.............................................72
Principle of Operation....................................191
Type 1..................................................................72
Type 2.................................................................72
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.............................191
Customer Assistance..............................232
D
Data Recording
..............................................9
Event Data Recording......................................10
Service Data Recording....................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...........................79
Direction Indicators
.....................................81
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................91
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................92
Anti-Lock Braking System..............................92
Battery................................................................92
Blind Spot Monitor...........................................92
Brake System....................................................92
Cruise Control...................................................92
Direction Indicator...........................................92
Door Ajar............................................................92
Electric Park Brake..........................................93
Engine Oil...........................................................93
Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature.................................................93
Fasten Safety Belt............................................93
Front Airbag.......................................................93
Grade Assist......................................................93
Heads Up Display............................................93
High Beam.........................................................93
Hood Ajar...........................................................93
Lane Keeping Aid.............................................93
Low Fuel Level..................................................93
Low Tire Pressure Warning...........................94
Low Washer Fluid.............................................94
Parking Lamps..................................................94
Powertrain Fault...............................................94
Ready to Drive..................................................94
Service Engine Soon.......................................94
Stability Control................................................95
Stability Control Off.........................................95
Stop Safely.........................................................95
Trunk Ajar...........................................................95
Washer Fluid Check
................................260
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior..........................268
See: Wipers and Washers..............................74
Waxing........................................................269
Wheels and Tires.....................................276 Technical Specifications...............................301
Windows and Mirrors................................83
Windshield Washers..................................75 Windshield Wipers......................................74
Intermittent Wipe..............................................74
Speed Dependent Wipers.............................
74
Wipers and Washers..................................74
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