
Information Display Control.......................70
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
..........................................71
Autowipers.........................................................71
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps........................................................74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................76
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Direction Indicators
........................................77
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................79
Global Opening
..............................................80
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................80
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Moonroof...........................................................83
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................84
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................90
Trip Computer.................................................92
Information Messages
.................................93
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................103 Automatic Climate Control......................104
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate........................................................106
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................109
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................109
Remote Start.................................................109
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................111
Head Restraints
...............................................111
Manual Seats
..................................................113
Power Seats
.....................................................114
Memory Function
...........................................115
Rear Seats........................................................116
Heated Seats
...................................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................117
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener
................118
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
................................122
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................124
Overhead Console
........................................124
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
....................................125
Ignition Switch
...............................................125
Keyless Starting.............................................125
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................126
Engine Block Heater....................................129
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................131
Fuel Quality
.....................................................132
Running Out of Fuel.....................................132
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................199
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information
....................................210
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Under Hood Overview -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................212
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick -
2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L.................................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Check
...........................................215
Engine Coolant Check
................................216
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................219
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Power Steering Fluid Check......................219
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................219
Fuel Filter
.........................................................219
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Removing a Headlamp..............................224
Changing a Bulb...........................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................231
Cleaning Products
........................................231 Cleaning the Exterior...................................231
Waxing.............................................................232
Cleaning the Engine
....................................232
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................233
Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................233
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............235
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235
Vehicle Storage
.............................................235
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................238
Tire Care..........................................................240
Using Snow Chains.....................................254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........255
Changing a Road Wheel...........................258
Technical Specifications...........................262
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................264
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................265
Vehicle Identification Number
................265
Vehicle Certification Label.......................266
Transmission Code Designation............267
Technical Specifications
..........................268
Audio System
General Information
....................................272
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD..................................................................273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................275
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/
Satellite Radio.............................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/
CD..........................................................279
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions
1. Adjust the temperature control to the
lowest setting.
2. Press the A/C and recirculated air
buttons.
3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window The button is below the climate
control unit.
Note: You must switch the ignition on to
use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 14 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 14
minutes, or when you switch the ignition
off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this
damage.
Heated Exterior Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or attempt to readjust the
mirror glass that has frozen in place. These
actions could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog when you switch on the heated rear
window.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Note:
Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system
Your cabin air filter is located under the
instrument panel in the passenger footwell
area. The particulate filtration system
reduces the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and pollen
in the air supplied to the interior of your
vehicle.
The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
the
Scheduled Maintenance chapter.
For more information about your filter, see
an authorized dealer.
REMOTE START
(If Equipped)
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle. Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil filler cap
B
Brake fluid reservoir
C
Battery
D
Power distribution box
E
Air filter assembly
F
Engine oil dipstick
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil dipstick
B
Brake fluid reservoir
C
Battery
D
Power distribution box
E
Air filter assembly
F
Engine oil filler cap
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
A
Engine coolant reservoir
B
Engine oil filler cap
C
Engine oil dipstick
D
Brake fluid reservoir
E
Battery
F
Power distribution box
G
Air filter assembly
H
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