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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Engine Coolant Check...............................303
Adding Engine Coolant................................... 304
Checking the Engine Coolant....................... 303
Recycled Engine Coolant............................... 304
Severe Climates................................................. 305
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 305
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Engine Oil Check..........................................302 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 302
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................302
Engine Specifications................................359
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 359
Entertainment..............................................455 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 457
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 470
Browsing Device Content............................... 455
CD........................................................................\
... 466
Line In...................................................................... 471
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 467
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 462
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 470
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 193
Essential Towing Checks..........................262 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 267
Hitches................................................................... 263
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 267
Safety Chains...................................................... 263
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 263
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 266
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 262
Using a Step Bumper....................................... 266
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 267
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................516 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)..............517
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 516Exterior Mirrors.................................................91
360-Degree Camera........................................... 93
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)..........93
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 93
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 93
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 93
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 93
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 92
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 93
Spot Lamps............................................................ 93
F
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 39
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt.................................41
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 42
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........39
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 38
Floor Mats
.......................................................273
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 86
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................182
Front Exterior Overview................................14
Front Fog Lamps............................................86
Front Passenger Sensing System
............49
Front Seat Armrest......................................149
Fuel and Refueling.......................................168
Fuel Consumption
........................................172
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 173
Filling the Tank..................................................... 172
Fuel Filter........................................................308
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Fuel Quality....................................................169
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 169
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 169
Octane Recommendations............................ 169
Fuel Shutoff...................................................278
Fuses................................................................288
Fuse Specification Chart..........................288 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 293
Power Distribution Box................................... 288
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............151
Gauges................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 99
Information Display........................................... 100
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 100
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 97
Type 3....................................................................... 98
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information........518 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 520
Owner Checks and Services........................... 519
Protecting Your Investment............................ 518
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 518
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 518
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................285
Getting the Services You Need...............282 Away From Home.............................................. 282
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 192
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................278
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 200Head Restraints
..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 142
Heated Seats..................................................147 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 148
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................139 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 139
Heated Rear Window........................................ 139
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 133
Hill Start Assist
..............................................195
Switching the System On and Off...............196
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 196
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................137
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 138
General Hints........................................................ 137
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 137
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........138
Recommended Settings for Heating..........138
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................192
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........297
I
Ignition Switch
..............................................160
In California (U.S. Only)............................283
Information Display Control.......................79
Information Displays
...................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Information....................................................478 911 Assist.............................................................. 484
Alerts...................................................................... 484
Calendar............................................................... 484
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 481
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 478
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 486
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Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems..........................................................64
Using Power Running Boards....................75 Automatic Power Deploy................................... 75
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 75
Bounce-back.......................................................... 76
Enabling and Disabling....................................... 75
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 75
Using Snow Chains.....................................344
Using Stability Control...............................199 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 199
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................421
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............424
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 426
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 421
Line In Audio........................................................ 426
Media Menu Features....................................... 423
Media Voice Commands................................. 422
USB 2..................................................................... 426
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........426
What's Playing?................................................. 422
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........403 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 406
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 409
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 410
Making Calls........................................................ 405
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............403
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 404
Phone Options during an Active Call........405
Phone Voice Commands............................... 404
Receiving Calls................................................... 405
System Settings................................................... 411
Text Messaging................................................... 407
Using Traction Control
................................197
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 197
Using Voice Recognition............................401 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 401
System Interaction and Feedback..............402
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................284 V
Vehicle Care
....................................................319
General Information.......................................... 319
Vehicle Certification Label........................361
Vehicle Identification Number...............360
Vehicle Interior Overview.............................16
Vehicle Storage
.............................................324
Battery.................................................................... 325
Body........................................................................\
324
Brakes..................................................................... 325
Cooling system................................................... 325
Engine..................................................................... 325
Fuel system.......................................................... 325
General.................................................................. 324
Miscellaneous..................................................... 325
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 325
Tires........................................................................\
. 325
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...........360
Voice Control
....................................................79
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