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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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
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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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