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2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: THIS TIRE AND WHEEL 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 tire and wheel assembly,
do not:
• exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time.
• use commercial car washing equipment.
• use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire and wheel.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly can lead
to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
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•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel 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 tire and wheel,
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent your vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is in park (P).
WARNING:To help prevent your 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.
WARNING: Never get underneath a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack. If your vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone
else could be seriously injured.
WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of your
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has notcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the engine air filter replacement.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................195anti-lock ...................................196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
brake warning light ................196
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specifications .................358
lubricant specifications ..........358
parking ....................................196
shift interlock ..........................186
trailer .......................................249
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....358
Cargo net ...................................239
CD ..............................373, 378–379
CD player ..........................371, 459
CD voice commands .................460
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................339
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........438
Cleaning your vehicle ...............309 engine compartment ..............311
instrument panel ....................313
interior .....................................313
plastic parts ............................310
washing ....................................309 waxing .....................................311
wheels ......................................315
wiper blades ............................312
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........130
Climate voice commands .........501
Clock ..................................373, 487
Collision Warning System .........233
Compass Display .......................114
Console ......................................162 overhead ..................................163
Coolant ......................................287 checking and adding ..............287
refill capacities ........................358
specifications ..........................358
Cross Traffic Alert ....................228
Cruise control ...........................212
Cupholder(s) .............................155
Customer Assistance ................257 Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................368
Getting roadside assistance ...257
Getting the service you
need .........................................263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................267
D
Defrost ...............130–131, 133, 135 rear window ............................139
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..................................292–293
engine oil .................................286
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Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................503
Settings ......................................487
Setting the clock ...............373, 487
Side air curtain ...........................52
Side-curtain airbags system .......52
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....373, 454
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................456
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................479
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................481
SOS Post Crash Alert .................44
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................356, 363
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................358
Stability system .........................199
Starting your vehicle ................166jump starting ..........................260
push button start system .......165
Steering wheel ............................81 controls ......................................83
tilting .........................................81
Sunshade ...................................101
Sun visor ....................................100
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................45
Supported media file types ......464
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................464
SYNC® customer
support ..............................390, 438
SYNC® Services ................413, 475 System settings .........................490
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ......130–131,
133, 135, 499
Temporary mobility kit .............345
Text messaging .................401, 471
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....401, 403
Tilt steering wheel ......................81
Tires ...........................318–319, 339 alignment ................................332
care ..........................................318
changing ..........................339, 341
checking the pressure ............328
inflating ...................................326
label .........................................325
replacing ..................................330
rotating ....................................333
safety practices .......................332
sidewall information ...............321
snow tires and chains ............334
spare tire .................................339
Temporary mobility kit ..........345
terminology .............................319
tire grades ...............................319
treadwear ........................318, 328
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................499
Towing .......................247, 251–252 recreational towing .................252
trailer towing ..........................247
wrecker ....................................251
Traction control ........................197
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................413
Traffic preferences ...................506
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