
Essential Towing Checks...........................164
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 169
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)........................................ 170
Safety Chains....................................................... 165
Tow Hitch............................................................... 165
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 165
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 169
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 164
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 169
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options...................................11
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................431
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............432
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 431
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 71
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................... 71
F
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................28 Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Floor Mats
........................................................174
Ford Credit.........................................................10
(U.S. Only)............................................................... 10
Fuel and Refueling.........................................111
Fuel C
onsumption........................................122
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 122
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 122
Fuel Filter - Gasoline....................................212
Fuel Qu
ality - Diesel......................................113
Biodiesel.................................................................. 114
Diesel Fuel Additives ......................................... 115
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ............................................................ 113
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)............113 Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................112
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)..................................... 112
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)..................................... 112
Octane Recommendations............................. 112
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................177
Fuse Box Locations......................................187 Body Control Module Fuse Box..................... 187
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............187
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 187
Fuses.................................................................187
Fuse Specification Chart...........................188 Body Control Module......................................... 197
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 188
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........192
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 195
G
Gauges................................................................73 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............73
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 74
Information Display............................................. 73
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty................................................................... 74
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
General Maintenance Information........433 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 435
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 434
Protecting Your Investment........................... 433
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 433
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 433
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................184
G
etting the Services You Need.................181
Away From Home................................................ 181
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 138
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................177
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Head Restraints..............................................95
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 96
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 96
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 96
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93 He
ated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 93
Heated Rear Window......................................... 93
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................91
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 91
General Hints.......................................................... 91
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 91
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 92
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........92
Recommended Settings for Heating.............91
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 92
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 92
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................137
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
I
Ignition Switch..............................................106
In C
alifornia (U.S. Only).............................182
Information Display Control
.......................63
Information Displays.....................................79 General Information............................................ 79
Information....................................................395 911 Assist............................................................... 401
Alerts....................................................................... 401
Calendar................................................................ 401
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 398
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 395
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 403
Information Messages.................................84 Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster.........................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps
.................................................69
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 69
Reading Lamps..................................................... 69
Interior Mirror.....................................................71 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 71
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................178
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 179
Jump Starting....................................................... 179
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 178
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 179
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lane Keeping System.................................150 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 150
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Lighting Control Positions................................ 66
Parking Lamps....................................................... 67
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carrying.................................................
153
Load Limit........................................................153
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 153
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................
153
Securing Cargo.................................................... 153
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Phone...............................................................387
Making C alls........................................................ 389
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................389
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 388
Phone Menu Options....................................... 390
Phone Settings................................................... 393
Phone Voice Commands................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 390
Text Messaging.................................................... 391
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................180
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Seats.....................................................98 P
ower Lumbar...................................................... 99
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................210 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 210
Power Windows..............................................70 Accessory Delay.................................................... 70
Bounce-Back......................................................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 70
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Closing the Rear Windows................................ 72
Opening the Rear Windows.............................. 72
Rear Seats........................................................
99
Installing the Seats............................................. 101
Recline Adjustment........................................... 100
Removing Seats, 12 & 15 Passenger Vehicles............................................................. 100
Rear View Camera.......................................
144
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........146
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........145
Using the Display................................................ 145
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 146
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 144
Recommended Towing Weights............162 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 164
Reduced Engine Performance.................173
Refueling..........................................................120 Remote Control..............................................44
C
ar Finder................................................................ 45
Integrated Key head Transmitter...................44
Programming a New Remote Control..........45
Replacing the Battery......................................... 45
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 46
Removing a Headlamp...............................216
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............230
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................46
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................186
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................185
Roadside Assistance...................................
176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Roadside Emergencies...............................176
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 173
Running Out of Fuel......................................115 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 115
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 115
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder®.......................................................... 31
Safety Belts.......................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
41
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............305
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 312
Accessing Your Phone Settings....................316
Making a Call........................................................ 310
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 305
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................307
Phone Options during an Active Call...........311
Receiving Calls...................................................... 311
System Settings.................................................. 318
Text Messaging.................................................... 314
Using Traction Control................................139
Using Voice Recognition...........................302
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 302
System Interaction and Feedback..............303
Using Winter Tires.......................................250
Utilizing the Me
diation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).........................183
V
Vehicle Care....................................................227
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Vehicle Identification Number................270
Vehicle Storage..............................................231 Battery.................................................................... 232
Body........................................................................\
. 231
Brakes..................................................................... 232
Cooling system................................................... 232
Engine...................................................................... 231
Fuel system........................................................... 231
General................................................................... 231
Miscellaneous..................................................... 232
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 232
Tires........................................................................\
. 232
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Vents See: Air Vents........................................................ 89
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............270
Voice Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..................................
62
MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 63
Voice Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display..................................
62 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
Anti-Lock Brake System.................................... 75
Battery...................................................................... 75
Brake System......................................................... 75
Diesel Warning Lamps........................................ 75
Direction Indicator................................................ 76
Door Ajar.................................................................. 76
Engine Coolant Temperature........................... 76
Engine Warning Lamps...................................... 76
Front Airbag............................................................ 76
High Beam............................................................... 76
Lane Departure..................................................... 76
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 77
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 77
Message Center Warning................................... 77
Oil Pressure............................................................. 77
Park Lamp................................................................ 77
Safety Belt Minder................................................ 77
Stability Control..................................................... 77
Transmission Tow/Haul...................................... 77
Washer Fluid Check.....................................210
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 64
Waxing.............................................................228
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
Wheels and Tires.........................................233 General Information.......................................... 233
Technical Specifications................................. 264
Windows and Mirrors....................................70
Windshield Washers.....................................65
W
indshield Wipers........................................64
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 64
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires................................... 250
Wipers and Washers.....................................64
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