
•
When inflating a tire or other objects,
use the black air hose only. Do not use
the transparent hose, which is designed
for sealant application only.
• Operating the kit could cause an
electrical disturbance in radio, CD, and
DVD player operation.
What to Do When a Tire Is
Punctured
Repair a tire puncture within the tread area
of the tire in two stages with the kit.
• In the first stage, you will re-inflate the
tire with a sealing compound and air.
After the tire has been re-inflated, drive
the vehicle a short distance (about 4
miles [6 kilometers]) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
• In the second stage, check the tire
pressure and adjust, if necessary, to the
vehicle's tire inflation pressure.
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire
with Sealing Compound and Air WARNINGS
Do not stand directly over the kit
while inflating the tire. If you notice
any unusual bulges or deformations
in the tire's sidewall during inflation, stop
and call roadside assistance. If the tire does not inflate to the
recommended tire pressure within
15 minutes, stop and call roadside
assistance. Preparation: Park the vehicle in a safe, level
and secure area, away from moving traffic.
Turn the hazard lights on. Apply the parking
brake and turn the engine off. Inspect the
flat tire for visible damage.
Sealant compound contains latex. To
avoid any allergic reactions, use the
non-latex gloves located in the accessory
box on the underside of the kit housing. Do not remove any foreign object that has
pierced the tire. If a puncture is located in
the tire sidewall, stop and call roadside
assistance.
1. Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.
2. Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing.
3. Remove the tube cap and fasten the metal connector of the tube to the tire
valve, turning clockwise. Make sure you
fasten the connection tightly. 4. Plug the power cable into the 12-volt
power point in the vehicle.
5. Remove the warning sticker found on the canister, and place it on the top of
the instrument panel or the center of
the dash.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower pressure value
may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials
present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,
brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the
wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off
while your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
M12 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 104
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 155
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories....................................................407 Exterior style........................................................ 407
Interior style......................................................... 407
Lifestyle................................................................. 407
Peace of mind..................................................... 407
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................163 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 164
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........165
Troubleshooting the System......................... 166
Using Active Park Assist................................... 163
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 223
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 222
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Ambient Lighting............................................74
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................409
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 87
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87
Audio Control..................................................64 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 65Audio Input Jack..........................................286
Audio System
................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................278
Menu Structure................................................... 279
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC/AM/ FM/CD...........................................................274
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps.......................................................... 71
Automatic Climate Control......................104 Temperature Control........................................ 105
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission.................................. 152
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................218
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Power Points................................120 110-volt AC power point................................... 120
12-volt DC power point..................................... 120
Locations............................................................... 120
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........209
Booster Seats...................................................21 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Brake Fluid Check.........................................218
Brakes...............................................................155 General Information.......................................... 155
Breaking-In......................................................183
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................270
Specifications..................................................... 270
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 233
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Information....................................................379
911 Assist............................................................... 385
Alerts...................................................................... 385
Calendar............................................................... 385
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 383
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................. 380
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 387
Where Am I?....................................................... 388
Information Messages..................................97 AdvanceTrac®....................................................... 97
Alarm........................................................................\
. 97
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................. 98
Doors........................................................................\
98
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 99
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 99
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey...................................................................... 101
Park Aid.................................................................. 102
Park Brake............................................................. 102
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Remote Start........................................................ 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Transmission........................................................ 103
Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Child Seats............................................................... 15
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 18
Using Tether Straps............................................. 20
Instrument Cluster.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps....................... 71
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............72
Interior Lamps
..................................................73
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 73
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof....................................................................... 74
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 74
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................188
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 188
Jump Starting...................................................... 190
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 188
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 190
K
Keyless Starting.............................................123 Ignition Modes..................................................... 124
Keys and Remote Controls.........................43
L
Lighting Control..............................................70 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 70
Lighting..............................................................70
Load Carrying
..................................................173
Load Limit........................................................174
Vehicle Loading.................................................... 174
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 55
Autolock.................................................................. 56
Battery Saver.......................................................... 57
Illuminated Entry................................................... 57
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 57
Mechanical Key..................................................... 55
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 55
Power Door Locks................................................ 54
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 56
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 56
Locks...................................................................54
Luggage Covers..............................................173 Removing the Shade......................................... 173
M
Maintenance.................................................209 General Information......................................... 209
Manual Liftgate..............................................58 Closing the Liftgate............................................. 58
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 58
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Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV).............................................210
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................212
Unique Driving Characteristics................128
Universal Garage Door Opener................116 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............116
USB Port
.........................................................286
Using Cruise Control....................................170
ECO Cruise Control.............................................. 171
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 171
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 170
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains
....................................260
Using Stability Control...............................160 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 160
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................310
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 314
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 310
Media Menu Features........................................ 313
Media Voice Commands................................... 311
System Settings.................................................. 316
What's Playing?................................................... 311
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............292 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 296
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 299
Making Calls........................................................ 295
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............293
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 293
Phone Options during an Active Call.........295
Phone Voice Commands................................ 293
Receiving Calls.................................................... 295
System Settings................................................ 300
Text Messaging.................................................. 298
Using Traction Control................................158 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 158
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 158
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 158Using Voice Recognition
...........................290
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 290
System Interaction and Feedback...............291
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................233
General Information.......................................... 233
Vehicle Certification Label.......................268
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Storage.............................................237 Battery................................................................... 238
Body........................................................................\
238
Brakes.................................................................... 239
Cooling system................................................... 238
Engine.................................................................... 238
Fuel system.......................................................... 238
General.................................................................. 238
Miscellaneous..................................................... 239
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................239
Tires........................................................................\
239
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............268
Voice Control
...................................................65
MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 65
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