SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (Four–wheel drive
vehicles).
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Change transfer case fluid (Four–wheel drive
vehicles).
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (Four–wheel drive
vehicles).
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used (2WD
vehicles).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (Four–wheel drive
vehicles).
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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911 Assist™ ......................405, 482
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................212
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................461
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............394
Accessing your calendar ..........481
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................418
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................396
Accessory delay ..........................98
Active call menu options .........394
Adding (pairing) a phone ........468
Advanced menu
options ...............................403, 424
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................403
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................47
and child safety seats ..............48
description ................................47
disposal ......................................53
driver airbag ..............................47
passenger airbag .......................47
side airbag ...........................47–48
Air cleaner filter .......303–304, 360
Air conditioning ................136, 138
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......136, 138
Air filter .............................304, 360All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................203
Ambient mood/lighting .............488
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................449
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................294
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................212
Anti-theft system ..................79, 82
arming the system ..............79, 82
disarming a triggered
system .......................................82
AppLink™ .................................413
Ashtray(s) .................................176
Audio system
Single CD ........................370, 375
Audio system
(see Radio) ........................370, 375
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................194
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specification ..................356
Selectshift (SST) ....................197
Auxiliary Input Jack .................458
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ....................................383
Auxiliary powerpoint ................173
A/V inputs ..........................385, 465
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........356
refill capacities ........................356
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Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....271
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...360
servicing ..................................300
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................230
Booster seats ...............................30
Brakes ........................................212
anti-lock ...................................212
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................212
brake warning light ................212
fluid, checking and adding ....299
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specifications .................356
lubricant specifications ..........356
parking ....................................213
shift interlock ..................199–200
trailer ...............................254–255
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....356
Cargo management system ......244
CD ......................................370, 375
CD player ..........................368, 460
CD voice commands .................461
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................347
Changing the air filter ..............304
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................38
LATCH .......................................23Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................30
Cleaning the touchscreen ........440
Cleaning your vehicle ...............313
engine compartment ..............315
instrument panel ....................318
interior .....................................317
plastic parts ............................314
washing ....................................313
waxing .....................................315
wheels ......................................320
wiper blades ............................316
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .............................136, 138
Climate voice commands .........500
Clock ..................................370, 486
Console
overhead ..........................101, 176
Controls
power seat ...............................153
Coolant ......................................294
checking and adding ..............294
refill capacities ........................356
specifications ..........................356
Cross Traffic Alert ....................230
Cruise control ...........................228
Customer Assistance ................268
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................365
Getting roadside assistance ...268
Getting the service you
need .........................................274
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................280
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................278
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Defrost .......................136, 138, 140
rear window ............................146
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................298
engine oil .................................293
Display settings .........................487
Driving under special
conditions ..................202, 208–209
sand .........................................208
snow and ice ...........................210
through water .................209, 266
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................140
E
Electronic stability control ......217
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................271
running out of fuel .................186
Emission control system ..........191
End user license agreement ....520
Engine ........................................355
cleaning ...................................315
coolant .....................................294
fail-safe cooling .......................297
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......356
refill capacities ........................356
service points ..........................292
Engine block heater .................182
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............293
dipstick ....................................293
filter, specifications ................360
refill capacities ........................356specifications ..........................356
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................182
F
Fail safe cooling ........................297
Fleet MyKey programming ........62
Floor mats .................................266
Fluid capacities .........................356
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................222
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......203
description ..............................204
driving off road .......................206
indicator light .........................203
Fuel
cap ...........................................189
capacity ...................................356
choosing the right fuel ...........185
filler funnel .............................186
filling your vehicle with fuel ..189
filter, specifications ................299
fuel pump shut-off ..................270
octane rating ...................186, 355
quality ......................................185
running out of fuel .................186
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................184
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................185
Fuses ..................................282, 286
G
Garage door opener ..................168
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............189
Gauges ...............................104, 106
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Hazard flashers .........................270
HD Radio™ ...............................450
Headlamps
aiming ......................................306
autolamp system .................93–94
bulb specifications ..................312
checking alignment ................306
flash to pass ..............................92
high beam .................................92
replacing bulbs .......................308
Head restraints .........................149
Heated steering wheel ..............498
Heating ......................136, 138, 140
Help ............................................497
Hill descent mode .....................219
Hill start assist ..........................213
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................168
Hood ..........................................291
How to use voice
commands .................................444
I
Ignition ...............................178, 355
Illuminated visor mirror ...........102
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................193
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................318
cluster ......................................107
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................94
Intelligent Access Key ................56J
Jack ............................................347
positioning ...............................347
storage .....................................347
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....394
Jump-starting your vehicle ......271
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................77
locking and unlocking doors ....78
programming entry code .........77
Keys .......................................55, 80
positions of the ignition .........178
L
Lamps
autolamp system .................93–94
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................312
headlamps, flash to pass ..........92
instrument panel, dimming .....94
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs ...............308, 311
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................95
LATCH anchors ...........................23
Liftgate ..................................73–74
Lights, warning and indicator ..107
Listening to music ....................447
Loading instructions .................244
Load limits .................................238
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................77
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................79
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........418
Sending new text messages .....471
Setting a destination ................502
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................502
Settings ......................................486
Setting the clock ...............370, 486
Side air curtain ...........................50
Side-curtain airbags system .......50
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....370, 455
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................457
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................478
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................480
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................46
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................355, 360
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................356
Stability system .........................217
Starting your vehicle ................179
jump starting ..........................271
push button start system .......178
Steering wheel ............................83
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................83Sun visor ....................................102
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................47
Supported media file types ......464
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................464
Suspension ................................236
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................413
SYNC® customer
support ..............................387, 440
SYNC® Services ................410, 474
System settings .........................489
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ..............136,
138, 140, 498
Text messaging .................398, 470
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....398, 400
Third-row power fold seat .......167
Tilt steering wheel ......................83
Tires ...........................326–327, 347
alignment ................................340
care ..........................................326
changing ..........................347, 349
checking the pressure ............336
inflating ...................................334
label .........................................333
replacing ..................................338
rotating ....................................341
safety practices .......................340
sidewall information ...............329
snow tires and chains ............341
spare tire .................................347
terminology .............................328
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