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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim
illuminates when you lock the door.
They will remain illuminated for up to five
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch will no longer
operate after approximately 11 seconds.
You must unlock your vehicle with the
remote control or keyless keypad, or switch
your vehicle on, to restore function to these
switches.
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time.
The liftgate release button will only work
when the vehicle speed is less than 4 mph
(7 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock) Press the button to unlock the
driver door. Press the button
again within three seconds to
unlock all doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. The direction
indicators will flash twice to indicate a
change to the unlocking mode. Driver door
unlock mode will only unlock the driver
door when you press the unlock button
once. All door unlock mode will unlock all
doors when you press the unlock button
once. The unlocking mode applies to the
remote control, keyless entry keypad and
intelligent access.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash. Press the button again
within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed. The doors will lock
again, the horn will sound and the direction
indicators will flash if all the doors and the
liftgate are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the liftgate is open, or if the
hood is open on vehicles with an anti-theft
alarm or remote start, the horn will sound
twice and the direction indicators will not
flash.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized repairers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. Authorized repairers are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly, with a wide range of highly
specialized tools.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignition
system parts after you have switched
the ignition on or when the electric
motor is running. The system operates at
high voltage. Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the electric motor cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the fan
may continue to run for several minutes
after you have switched the electric motor
off. Make sure that you fit filler caps
securely after carrying out
maintenance checks.
High Voltage Information
WARNING
Exposure to high voltage could result
in severe personal injury or death.
High voltage components must be
serviced by a trained service technician. Your vehicle consists of various high
voltage components and wiring. All of the
high voltage power flows through specific
wiring assemblies which are labeled as
such or are covered with a solid orange
convolute or orange stripe tape. Do not
come in contact with these components.
Daily Checks
•
Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Weekly Checks
• Brake fluid level.
• Washer fluid level.
• Tire pressures (when cold).
• Tire condition.
Monthly Checks
• Coolant level. See Coolant Check
(page 171).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of lug nuts. See
Lug Nuts
(page 221).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.
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2. Go to the front of your vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever
under the front of the hood, left of
center, and push it to your right-hand
side to release. 3. Lift the hood and support it with the
prop rod.
4. To close the hood, remove the support
rod from the catch and secure
correctly.
5. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 8 in
to 12 in (20 cm to 30 cm).
Note: Make sure the hood is fully closed.
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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure you cover all linkages,
cables, levers and pins under your
vehicle with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant
and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the 12-volt battery, clean
the cable ends and inspect. Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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