The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................196
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................197
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
.............................................................199
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information
....................................210
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Under Hood Overview -
1.0L
EcoBoost™..................................................211
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)..............................................................212
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................213
Engine Oil Dipstick -
2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)..............................................................213
Engine Oil Check...........................................213
Engine Coolant Check
................................214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................216
Brake Fluid Check.........................................216
Clutch Fluid Check -
Manual
Transmission...............................................217
Washer Fluid Check......................................217
Fuel Filter
..........................................................217
Changing the 12V Battery...........................217
Checking the Wiper Blades......................219
Changing the Wiper Blades......................219
Adjusting the Headlamps........................220
Removing a Headlamp...............................221 Changing a Bulb...........................................222
Bulb Specification Chart...........................227
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................230
Cleaning Products.......................................230
Cleaning the Exterior..................................230
Waxing
..............................................................231
Cleaning the Engine.....................................231
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................232
Cleaning the Interior....................................232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................232
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................233
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................234
Vehicle Storage
.............................................234
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care
...........................................................237
Using Snow Chains.....................................252
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........253
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256
Driving at High Speed................................259
Lug Nuts
.........................................................260
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications -
1.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................261
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4).............................................................261
Motorcraft Parts - 1.0L EcoBoost™......262
Motorcraft Parts -
2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)............................................................263
Vehicle Identification Number................264
Vehicle Certification Label.......................264
Transmission Code Designation............265
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Vehicles with automatic climate control
can be configured to operate when your
vehicle is remote started. See Automatic
Climate Control (page 108).
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.
Note: Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel.
The remote start system does not work if
any of the following occur:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system activates.
• You turn off the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• Your vehicle battery has no charge.
• The powertrain fault indicator was on
the last time you drove your vehicle.
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. 2. Press the remote start button twice.
The direction indicators flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the
blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch it on or off using the
information display. See
(page 96).
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Note: If you remote start your vehicle with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the push button ignition switch on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.
For example, if your vehicle had been
running from the first remote start for 5
minutes, your vehicle continues to run now
for a total of 20 minutes. If the duration is
set to 10 minutes, the duration extends by
another 10 minutes. You can extend the
engine running time duration to a
maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting Press the button once. The
parking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to
your vehicle than when starting due to
ground reflection and the added noise of
the running vehicle.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
At normal operating temperature, the
needle remains in the center section.
Note:
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been determined
and resolved.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 214).
Fuel Gauge
Note: : The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located. The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal.
Note:
It may take a short time for the
needle to reach F after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note: The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the gauge
indicated. This is normal and depends upon
the slope of pavement at the gas station.
Note: If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different gas
pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Level Reminder
Vehicles with no distance-to-empty
display
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Vehicles equipped with distance-to-
empty display
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th or about 35 miles
(56 km) to empty, whichever occurs first.
Variations:
Note: : The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel
gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal. Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
10 miles to 35 miles (16 kmto 56 km)
1/16th-1/4
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
light when you start your vehicle to make
sure they work. If any lamps remain on
after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in.
On (white light): Illuminates when you
switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you switch off the
speed control system.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it lights when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. You
continue to have normal braking
(without anti-lock braking system) unless
the brake system warning lamp also lights.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Auto Start-stop
(If Equipped) It lights to inform you when the
engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message. Battery If it lights while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It lights when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with
a message. See
Blind Spot
Information System (page 167). See
Information Messages (page 99).
Brake System It lights when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it lights when you are driving, check that
the parking brake is not engaged. If the
parking brake is not engaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It takes you longer to stop your
vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
Lights when you switch on this
feature.
See Using Cruise
Control (page 162).
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Direction Indicator
Lights when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
hazard warning flasher. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 222).
Door Ajar Displays when the vehicle is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 213).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It lights and a tone sounds to
remind you to fasten your safety
belt. See
Safety Belt Minder
(page 37).
Front Airbag If it fails to light when you first
power your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, this
indicates a malfunction. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) It lights when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Lights when you switch the high
beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Information
(If Equipped) Lights when a new message is
stored in the information display.
It is red or amber in color
depending on the severity of the message
and remains on until the cause of the
message has been rectified. See
Information Messages
(page 99).
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when the lane keeping
system is activated.
Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level It lights when the fuel level is low
or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It lights when your tire pressure
is low. If the lamp remains on
with the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure
as soon as possible.
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It also lights momentarily when you switch
the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not light when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
Lights when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps Lights when you switch the
parking lamps on.
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page 138).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch the
ignition on before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 138).
Stability Control Lights when the system is active.
If it remains on or does not light
when you power your vehicle on,
this indicates a malfunction. During a
malfunction, the system turns off. Have
the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
See (page 152).
Stability Control Off Lights when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you power off your vehicle.
See
(page 152).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
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Action
Message
Displayed when the blind spot information system andcross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page 167).
Cross Traffic Sensor blocked
See manual
Displays when the system requires service due to amalfunction. Contact an authorized dealer.
Cross Traffic fault Service
required
Displayed when the system is not available due to
trailer use. See
Blind Spot Information System (page 167).
Cross Traffic not available
Trailer attached
Doors Action
Message
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completelyclosed.
Passenger door ajar
Driver door ajar
Passenger side rear door ajar Driver side rear door ajar Displays when the luggage compartment is notcompletely closed.
Liftgate Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.
Hood open
Engine Action
Message
Engine service is required. Contact an authorizeddealer.
Engine fault Service now
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 214).
High engine temperature Stop
safely
Displays when the engine has reduced power in orderto help reduce high coolant temperature.
Power reduced to lower engine
temperature
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