
Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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911 Assist™ ..............................427
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................200
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................405
Accessing your calendar ..........426
Accessory delay ........................103
Active Park Assist .....................206
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........216
Adding (pairing) a phone ........413
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............53
description ................................52
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................52
passenger airbag .......................52
side airbag ...........................52, 57
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 365
Air filter, cabin ..........................136
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................192
Ambient mood/lighting .............433
AM/FM .......................................392
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................296
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................200
Anti-theft system ..................83, 85
arming the system ..............83, 85
disarming a triggered system ..85
Audio system
Single CD ................................375
Audio system (see Radio) .......375Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................187
fluid, adding ....................301–302
fluid, checking ................301–302
fluid, refill capacities ..............361
fluid, specification ..................361
Selectshift (SST) ....................188
Auxiliary Input Jack .................401
Auxiliary powerpoint ................165
A/V inputs ..........................377, 409
B
Battery .......................................307
acid, treating emergencies .....307
jumping a disabled battery ....268
maintenance-free ....................307
replacement, specifications ...365
servicing ..................................307
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................231
Booster seats ...............................32
Brakes ........................................199
anti-lock ...................................200
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................200
brake warning light ................200
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............361
fluid, specifications .................361
lubricant specifications ..........361
parking ....................................200
shift interlock ..........................190
trailer .......................................256
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....361
Cargo area shade ......................243
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Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................200
Emission control system ..........183
End user license agreement ....458
Engine ................................359–360
cleaning ...................................319
coolant .....................................296
fail-safe cooling .......................300
idle speed control ...................307
lubrication specifications .......361
refill capacities ........................361
service points ..................292, 294
Engine block heater .................175
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............295
dipstick ....................................295
filter, specifications ................365
refill capacities ........................361
specifications ..........................361
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fail safe cooling ........................300
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Floor mats .................................263
Fluid capacities .........................361
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................193
Freezer ......................................169
Fuel
cap ...........................................181
capacity ...................................361
choosing the right fuel ...........178
filler funnel .............................179
filling your vehicle with fuel ..181
filter, specifications ........306, 365fuel pump shut-off ..................267
octane rating ...........179, 359–360
quality ......................................178
running out of fuel .................179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................177
Fuses ..................................279–280
G
Garage door opener ..................160
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............181
Gauges .......................................110
H
Hazard flashers .........................267
HD Radio™ ...............................393
Headlamps
aiming ......................................312
bulb specifications ..................315
flash to pass ..............................93
high beam ...........................93, 96
replacing bulbs .......................314
Head restraints .........................139
Heated steering wheel ..............443
Heating ......................................132
Help ............................................442
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................160
Hood ..........................................290
How to use voice commands ...387
I
Ignition ...............................359–360
Illuminated visor mirror ...........107
Information displays .................116
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P
Pairing other phones ................413
Pairing your phone ...................412
Pairing your phone for the
first time ....................................412
Parental MyKey programming ...69
Park Assist ................................206
Parking brake ............................200
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........365
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................54
Phone settings ..................416, 439
Phone voice commands ............417
POI categories ...........................448
Point of Interest (POI) .............448
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................280
Power door locks ........................73
Power liftgate ..............................77
Power mirrors ...........................104
Powerpoint ................................165
Power steering ..........................241
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacity ................361
fluid, specifications .................361
Power Windows .........................102
Privacy information ..................384
Push button start system .........171
Q
Quick touch buttons .................455R
Radio ..........................................375
AM/FM .....................................392
Single CD ................................375
Radio reception .........................373
Radio voice commands .............397
Rear heated/cooled seats .........146
Rear seat controls
(if equipped) .............................376
Rear view camera
display ................................210, 434
Rear window defroster .............132
Receiving a text message .........416
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................19
Refrigerator ...............................169
Relays ................................279–280
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................76
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
replacing the batteries .............64
Remote start climate
operation ...................................137
Reverse sensing system ...........205
Roadside assistance ..................265
Route preferences ....................450
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............48
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........39, 43
Safety defects, reporting ..........278
Safety information ....................382
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