
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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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
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a 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 the half-shaft boots.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 107
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 148
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 148
Accessories....................................................399 Exterior style........................................................ 399
Interior style......................................................... 399
Lifestyle................................................................. 399
Peace of mind..................................................... 399
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................155 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 156
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........157
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 158
Using Active Park Assist................................... 156
Adjusting the Headlamps........................220 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 221
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 220
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................74
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 107
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 73
Ambient Lighting...........................................84
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................73 Arming the Alarm................................................. 73
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 73
Appendices....................................................401
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............94
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 95
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 94
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 95
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................95
Audio Control
...................................................74
Type One.................................................................. 74
Type Two.................................................................. 75
Audio Input Jack..........................................288 Audio System
................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Satellite Radio..............................................................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.........................................................280
Menu Structure.................................................... 281
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC..........275
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................80
Automatic Climate Control......................108 Dual Zone Temperature Control.................... 110
Single Zone Temperature Control...............109
Temperature Control........................................ 109
Automatic High Beam Control..................81 Activating the System........................................ 82
Manually Overriding the System.................... 82
Automatic Transmission............................143 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 147
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 145
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 147
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 144
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 144
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................216
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................130 Limitations of Use.............................................. 130
Switching the System On and Off.................131
Using Auto Start-Stop With a Manual Transmission................................................... 130
Using Auto Start-Stop With an Automatic Transmission................................................... 130
Auxiliary Power Points................................120 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 120
Location................................................................. 120
B
Blind Spot Information System...............167 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................. 167
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
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Front Parking Aid..........................................154
Front Sensing System....................................... 154
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 155
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................132
Fuel Consumption........................................137 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 137
Filling the Tank..................................................... 137
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................134
Fuel Filter..........................................................217
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................133 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................133 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 133
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Fuses................................................................200
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 200
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box...............206
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........204
G
Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information........425 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 427
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 426
Protecting Your Investment........................... 425
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 425
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 425
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 149
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80 Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 115
Heated Seats
..................................................119
Heated Steering Wheel................................76
Heated Windows and Mirrors
....................112
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 112
Heated Rear Window......................................... 112
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 107
Hill Start Assist..............................................149 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 150
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 111
General Hints........................................................ 110
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Recommended Settings for Cooling ............111
Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................148
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
I
Ignition Switch...............................................122
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................76
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information......................................................371 911 Assist................................................................ 377
Alerts....................................................................... 377
Calendar................................................................. 377
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 376
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 372
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 379
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Luggage Covers..............................................174
Removing the Cover........................................... 174
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Lug Nuts
..........................................................260
M
Maintenance..................................................210 General Information.......................................... 210
Manual Climate Control.............................107
Manual Liftgate...............................................67 Closing the Liftgate............................................. 68
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 68
Manual Seats..................................................116
Manual Transmission - 1.0L EcoBoost™..................................................142
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................... 143
Recommended Shift Speeds......................... 142
Reverse................................................................... 143
Using the Clutch.................................................. 142
Manual Transmission - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)...............................................................141
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................... 142
Recommended Shift Speeds.......................... 141
Reverse.................................................................... 141
Using the Clutch................................................... 141
Media Hub......................................................289
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 96
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................112
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 85
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Moonroof..........................................................88 Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............88
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 89
Motorcraft Parts - 1.0L EcoBoost™.................................................262
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4).............................................................263
MyFord Touch ™
............................................327
General Information.......................................... 327
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting
.........392
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62
MyKey ™.............................................................58
Principle of Operation........................................ 58N
Navigation......................................................383
cityseekr................................................................ 385
Destination Mode.............................................. 383
Map Mode............................................................ 389
Navigation Map Updates................................ 392
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 392
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............385
Quick-touch Buttons......................................... 391
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........386
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........428 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®......................... 428
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 429
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 213
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................198
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........198
Overhead Console.........................................121
P
Parking Aids....................................................153
Parking Brake
.................................................149
All Vehicles............................................................ 149
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission................................................... 149
Vehicles With Manual Transmission...........149
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................71 SecuriLock................................................................ 71
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
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Using Traction Control.................................151
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 151
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 151
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 151
Using Voice Recognition...........................292 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 292
System Interaction and Feedback..............292
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
V
Vehicle Care...................................................230 General Information......................................... 230
Vehicle Certification Label.......................264
Vehicle Identification Number................264
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................17
Vehicle Storage.............................................234
Battery.................................................................... 235
Body........................................................................\
235
Brakes.................................................................... 236
Cooling system................................................... 235
Engine..................................................................... 235
Fuel system.......................................................... 235
General.................................................................. 235
Miscellaneous..................................................... 236
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................236
Tires........................................................................\
236
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 107
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............264
Voice Control....................................................75 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System......................................................... 92
Cruise Control........................................................ 92
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar.................................................................. 93
Engine Oil................................................................ 93
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 93
High Beam.............................................................. 93
Information............................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 93
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 93
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 93
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control................................................... 94
Stability Control Off............................................ 94
Washer Fluid Check......................................217
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 230
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 77
Waxing
..............................................................231
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Wheels and Tires..........................................237
Windows and Mirrors...................................85
Windshield Washers
......................................77
Windshield Wipers.........................................77
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 77
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 77
Wipers and Washers......................................77
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