Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options
..................................12
At a Glance
Front Exterior Overview
................................13
Rear Exterior Overview..................................14
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................15
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................18
Installing Child Seats.....................................19
Booster Seats..................................................25
Child Seat Positioning...................................27
Child Safety Locks.........................................29
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation
..................................30
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................33
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................34
Safety Belt Minder.........................................34
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................36
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................38
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Side Airbags
.....................................................43
Safety Canopy ™
............................................44
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................47
Remote Control
...............................................47
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................48
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................49
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................51
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................53
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Manual Liftgate..............................................58
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
........................59
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Audio Control....................................................61
Voice Control...................................................62
Cruise Control
..................................................62
Information Display Control.......................63
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................64
Autowipers.......................................................64
Windshield Washers.....................................65
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65
Lighting
General Information
......................................67
Lighting Control
..............................................67
Autolamps
........................................................68
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................69
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................69
Daytime Running Lamps
............................69
Front Fog Lamps
............................................70
Cornering Lamps
............................................70
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
Interior Lamps -
Vehicles Without:
Panoramic Roof Panel..............................71
Interior Lamps -
Vehicles With:
Panoramic Roof Panel..............................72
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows -
Vehicles With:
One-Touch Down Driver Window........73
Power Windows -
Vehicles With: Rear
Power Windows .........................................73
Global Opening and Closing......................75
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Interior Mirror....................................................77
Sun Shades -
Vehicles With: Panoramic
Roof Panel.....................................................77
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................79
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................84
Clock...................................................................88 Trip Computer
.................................................88
Personalized Settings..................................88
Information Messages
.................................89
Climate Control
Principle of Operation
..................................95
Air Vents............................................................95
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Automatic Climate Control
........................97
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................99
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........101
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................101
Cabin Air Filter...............................................102
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
Head Restraints............................................103
Manual Seats
.................................................105
Power Seats
...................................................106
Rear Seats
.......................................................107
Heated Seats....................................................111
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................112
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders
.....................................................114
Center Console
...............................................114
Overhead Console
.........................................114
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
.....................................115
Ignition Switch................................................115
Steering Wheel Lock....................................115
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................116
Switching Off the Engine............................117
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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................172
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................172
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................173
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................174
Fuse Specification Chart............................175
Changing a Fuse
...........................................184
Maintenance
General Information
....................................185
Opening and Closing the Hood...............185
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L.....................187
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................188
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L..........................189
Engine Oil Check..........................................189
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................190
Engine Coolant Check................................190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................192
Brake Fluid Check.........................................192
Power Steering Fluid Check......................192
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................192
Changing the 12V Battery..........................193
Checking the Wiper Blades......................194
Changing the Wiper Blades......................194
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................196
Changing a Bulb............................................197
Bulb Specification Chart...........................202
Changing the Engine Air Filter................204
Technical Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™...............................................205
Technical Specifications - 2.5L..............207
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products
.........................................211 Cleaning the Exterior....................................211
Waxing..............................................................212
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................212
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................213
Cleaning the Interior....................................213
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................213
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................214
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................215
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................215
Vehicle Storage
..............................................215
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................218
Tire Care
...........................................................219
Using Winter Tires.......................................234
Using Snow Chains.....................................234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........235
Changing a Road Wheel...........................239
Technical Specifications...........................244
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™...............................................246
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................246
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™......247
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................248
Vehicle Identification Number................248
Vehicle Certification Label.......................249
Transmission Code Designation
............250
Audio System
General Information -
United States of
America........................................................251
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......252
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................255
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................256
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Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle
’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner ’s
Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
Failure to follow the specific
warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. See
Supplementary Restraints System
(page 38). Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should
NEVER be
placed in front of an active
passenger airbag. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’
safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, your
vehicle may be equipped with features and
options that are different from the features
and options that are described in this
Owner
’s Manual. A market unique
supplement may be supplied that
complements this book. By referring to the
market unique supplement, if provided,
you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that
are unique to your vehicle. This Owner ’s
Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and
Canadian Markets. Features or equipment
listed as standard may be different on units
built for Export. Refer to this Owner ’s
Manual for all other required
information and warnings.
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VEHICLE INTERIOR OVERVIEW
See Transmission (page 126).
A
See
Power Windows (page 73).
B
See
Head Restraints (page 103).
C
See
Fastening the Safety Belts (page 31).
D
See
Rear Seats (page 107).
E
See
Manual Seats (page 105).
F
See
Parking Brake (page 129).
G
See
Opening and Closing the Hood (page 185).
H
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds
from National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum WARNINGS
requirements of law. Ford recommends
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and
consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll
free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial
ministry of transportation, locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for
St. John Ambulance on the internet, or
Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or age
Child
Use a child safety seat(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
and less than age 12, and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle safety belthaving the lap belt snug
and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
• You are required by law to properly use
safety seats for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)
tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements about
the safety of children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and
under in a rear seating position of your
vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in a front seating position. See
Front Passenger Sensing System
(page 40). INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
Child Seats
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3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts
to indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 21
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