
1. Tow only with your vehicle in the
forward direction. Release the parking
brake.
2. Place the transmission in neutral.
Note: The maximum towing speed is
70 mph (112 km/h).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Emergency Towing WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed. You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration) your disabled
vehicle (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle) under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in neutral
(N). If you cannot place the
transmission in neutral (N), you may
need to override it. See Transmission
(page
141).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 107). Note:
There must be battery power to move
the transmission's internal components to
neutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,
moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position without first switching the ignition
to the on position limits the towing
capability to
35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi
(80 km).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Switch the ignition to the on position.
3. Press the brake pedal, and then move the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position.
4. Wait for a message in the information and entertainment display indicating
that the transmission is ready, and then
switch off the ignition and release the
brake pedal.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. See
Changing the
12V Battery (page 217).
Note: The anti-theft system does not work
until you reconnect the battery cable.
Note: The maximum towing speed is
70 mph (112 km/h)
.
Note: There is no limit on towing distance.
After towing, start the engine within 15
minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page
217).
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 107).
Note: There must be battery power to move
the transmission's internal components to
neutral (N) properly in Step 3. In addition,
moving the gearshift to the neutral (N)
position without first switching the ignition
to the on position limits the towing
capability to
35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 mi
(80 km).
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within
100 ft
(30.5 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.
• Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is
operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside
services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance
For your convenience, you may complete
the roadside assistance identification card
found in the centerfold of your warranty
guide and retain for future reference.
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1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time. •
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N). To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure to place the transmission in park
(P), set the parking brake and block (in
both directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of
the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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Information Messages.................................99
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm...................................................................... 100
Battery and Charging System....................... 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 100
Doors........................................................................\
101
Engine...................................................................... 101
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keyless Vehicle.................................................... 102
Lane Keeping Aid................................................ 102
Lighting................................................................... 103
Maintenance........................................................ 103
Message Indicator............................................... 99
MyKey......................................................................103
Occupant Protection........................................ 104
Park Aid.................................................................. 104
Park Brake............................................................. 104
Power Steering.................................................... 105
Starting System ................................................. 105
Start-Stop............................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Traction Control.................................................. 106
Transmission ........................................................ 106
Installing Child Seats
.....................................21
Child Seats............................................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................80
Instrument Panel Overview
........................18
Interior Lamps.................................................83
Front Interior Lamps (If Equipped)...............83
Interior Luggage Compartment Release - 4-Door
..........................................................69
Interior Mirror....................................................87
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191 Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 191
Jump Starting....................................................... 192
Preparing Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 192K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 68
Keyless Starting
.............................................122
Failure to Start..................................................... 123
Fast Restart........................................................... 124
Starting Your Vehicle......................................... 123
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 124
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 124
Switching the Ignition On to Accessory Mode................................................................... 123
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System.................................163 Switching the System On and Off...............163
Lighting Control
..............................................79
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 79
High Beams............................................................ 79
Lighting
...............................................................79
Load Carrying..................................................174
Load Limit........................................................174
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 174
Locking and Unlocking.................................63 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 64
Autolock Feature.................................................. 66
Autounlock Feature............................................ 66
Battery Saver.......................................................... 67
Disabled Intelligent Access Keys.................... 65
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 66
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 66
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 67
Opening the Liftgate or Luggage Compartment................................................... 67
Power Door Locks................................................ 63
Remote Control.................................................... 63
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 65
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 65
Locks...................................................................63
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T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 67
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care...........................................................237
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 239
Important Information for 235/40R18 Low-Profile Tires and Wheels.................. 237
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 237
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 240
Temperature A B C............................................ 238
Traction AA A B C............................................... 238
Treadwear............................................................ 238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........253 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 254
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 254
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 237
Towing a Trailer.............................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Automatic Transmission
........................184
Emergency Towing............................................ 184
Recreational Towing......................................... 184
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Manual Transmission
...............................183
Recreational Towing.......................................... 183
Towing..............................................................183
Traction Control
.............................................151
Principle of Operation........................................ 151
Transmission Code Designation............265
Transmission...................................................141
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 141
Transporting the Vehicle............................183 Trip Computer
.................................................98
All Values................................................................ 99
Average Fuel Consumption............................. 99
Distance to Empty............................................... 99
Outside Air Temperature.................................. 99
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 98
Trip Odometer....................................................... 99
Trip Timer................................................................ 99
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™...................................................211
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)...............................................................212
Unique Driving Characteristics................130
USB Port
.........................................................289
Using Cruise Control....................................162
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 162
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 162
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains.....................................252
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................310
Accessing Your USB Song Library................315
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings.............................................................. 317
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 310
Line In Audio.......................................................... 317
Media Menu Features....................................... 314
Media Voice Commands................................... 311
USB 2....................................................................... 316
Voice Commands for Audio Sources...........317
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............294 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 298
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 301
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 302
Making Calls......................................................... 297
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............294
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 295
Phone Options during an Active Call.........297
Phone Voice Commands................................ 296
Receiving Calls.................................................... 297
System Settings................................................. 303
Text Messaging.................................................. 299
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