WARNINGS
1. Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20
psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire
service professional should do the
mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a
remote air fill with the person inflating
standing at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly Important: Remember to replace the
wheel valve stems when the road tires
are replaced on your vehicle
It is recommended that the two front
tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in
the wheels (originally installed on your
vehicle) are not designed to be used in
aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your tire
pressure monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator is flashing, your system is
malfunctioning. Your replacement tire
might be incompatible with your tire
pressure monitoring system, or some
component of the system may be
damaged. Safety Practices WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud or sand, do not rapidly spin
the tires; spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A tire can
explode in as little as three to five
seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over 35
mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do
with your tire mileage and safety.
•
Observe posted speed limits
• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
• Avoid potholes and objects on the
road
• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against a curb when parking
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When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off after
you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may
increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28 kPa) from
a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as being
significantly lower than the recommended
inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low
tire pressure warning light is on, visually
check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If
one or more tires are flat, repair as
necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest location
where air can be added to the tires. Inflate
all the tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be used.
The tire pressure monitoring system sensor
and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer after use
of the sealant. WARNINGS
If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged, it will no longer
function. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 339). Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
in order to prevent damage to the tire
pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 339).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have an authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.
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Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cruise Control.................................................80
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance
..................................253
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
...............................87
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)...........................................87
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................88
Direction Indicators
........................................90
Drive Control.................................................226 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................226
Driver Alert
.......................................................211
Using Driver Alert.................................................211 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................44
Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........49
Driving Aids.....................................................211
Driving Hints
..................................................244
Driving Through Water................................244
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps............................87
E
Economical Driving......................................244
Electric Parking Brake..................................184 Applying the electric parking brake...............184
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................185
Battery With No Charge....................................186
Releasing the electric parking brake.............
185
Emission Control System
............................168
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................169
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................169
End User License Agreement...................457 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)...............................................................457 Engine Block Heater....................................159
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................160
Engine Coolant Check................................285 Adding Engine Coolant....................................286
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................
285
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................287
Severe Climates..................................................287
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................287
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................75
Engine Oil Check..........................................284 Adding Engine Oil..............................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................284
Engine Specifications
..................................353
Drivebelt Routing................................................353
Entertainment................................................400 A/V Inputs.............................................................420
AM/FM Radio.......................................................402
Bluetooth Audio..................................................420
Browsing Device Content.................................401
CD........................................................................\
....414
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................415
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............409
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................419
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake..............................184
Essential Towing Checks
............................239
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................240
Hitches..................................................................239
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................240
Safety Chains......................................................239
Trailer Brakes.......................................................239
Trailer Lamps.......................................................239
When Towing a Trailer......................................240
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................475 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................
476
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................475
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................95
Blind Spot Monitor................................................96
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................
95
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................95
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................96
Memory Mirrors.....................................................95
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................94
Power-Folding Mirrors.........................................95
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................95 F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................33
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt..................................35
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.......................36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................34
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Floor Mats
......................................................245
Front Passenger Sensing System..............45
Fuel and Refueling.........................................161
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Calculating Fuel Economy................................167
Filling the Tank.....................................................167
Fuel Filter
........................................................293
Fuel Quality.....................................................162 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................162
Octane Recommendations...............................162
Fuel Shutoff....................................................248
Fuses...............................................................260
Fuse Specification Chart............................260 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel............
271
Power Distribution Box.....................................260 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............
148
Gauges............................................................100 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............102
Fuel Gauge............................................................101
Information Display..............................................101
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access..................................................53
General Maintenance Information
...........478
Multi-Point Inspection.........................................481
Owner Checks and Services...........................
480
Protecting Your Investment..............................478
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................478
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................478
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................256
Getting the Services You Need................253 Away From Home..............................................253
Global Opening and Closing.......................94 Closing the Windows...........................................94
Opening the Windows.........................................94
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Ventilation
See: Climate Control..........................................132
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...............356
Voice Control...................................................80 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................102
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................102
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................103
Battery....................................................................103
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................103
Brake System.......................................................103
Cruise Control......................................................103
Direction Indicator...............................................103
Door Ajar...............................................................103
Electric Park Brake..............................................103
Engine Coolant Temperature...........................104
Engine Oil..............................................................104
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................104
Front Airbag..........................................................104
Heads Up Display...............................................104
High Beam............................................................104
Hood Ajar..............................................................104
Low Fuel Level.....................................................104
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................104
Low Washer Fluid................................................105
Parking Lamps.....................................................105
Powertrain Fault..................................................105
Service Engine Soon..........................................105
Stability Control...................................................105
Stability Control Off............................................105
Trunk Ajar..............................................................106 Washer Fluid Check....................................292
Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
See: Wipers and Washers..................................82
Waxing............................................................303
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................343
Wheels and Tires
............................................311
Technical Specifications....................................351
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................93
Windshield Washers.......................................84
Windshield Wipers.........................................82
Intermittent Wipe..................................................82
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................82
Wipers and Washers......................................82
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