
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer checkand change the transmission fluid at thecorrect service interval. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 348).
The automatic transmission does not havea transmission fluid dipstick. Yourtransmission does not consume fluid.
An authorized dealer should check thefluid:
•If the transmission is not workingproperly.
•If you notice signs of fluid leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments or cleaningagents. The use of these materials mayaffect transmission operation and resultin damage to internal transmissioncomponents.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAXlines are within the normal operating range;there is no need to add fluid. If the fluidlevels are outside of the normal operatingrange, the performance of the systemcould be compromised; seek service fromyour authorized dealer immediately.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electricpower steering (EPS) system. There is nofluid reservoir to check or fill.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING
If you operate your vehicle intemperatures below 40°F (5°C), usewasher fluid with antifreezeprotection. Failure to use washer fluid withantifreeze protection in cold weather couldresult in impaired windshield vision andincrease the risk of injury or accident.
Note:The front and rear washer systemsare supplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level islow. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 276).
State or local regulations on volatileorganic compounds may restrict the useof methanol, a common windshield washerantifreeze additive. Washer fluidscontaining non-methanol antifreezeagents should be used only if they providecold weather protection without damagingthe vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades orwasher system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetimefuel filter that is integrated with the fueltank. Regular maintenance or replacementis not needed.
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CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,excessive pressure on the end wallscould cause acid to flow through thevent caps, resulting in personal injury anddamage to the vehicle or battery. Lift thebattery with a battery carrier or with yourhands on opposite corners.
Keep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds. Wash hands afterhandling.
Your vehicle has a Motorcraft®maintenance-free battery which normallydoes not require additional water duringits life of service.
Note:If your vehicle's battery has a coveror shield, make sure it is reinstalled after thebattery has been cleaned or replaced.
Note:See an authorized dealer for lowvoltage battery access, testing, orreplacement.
When a low voltage battery replacementis necessary, see an authorized dealer toreplace the low voltage battery with a Fordrecommended replacement low voltagebattery that matches the electricalrequirements of the vehicle.
To ensure proper operation of the batterymanagement system (BMS), do not allowa technician to connect any electricaldevice ground connection directly to thelow voltage battery negative post. Aconnection at the low voltage batterynegative post can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.
Note:If a person adds electrical orelectronic accessories or components to thevehicle, the accessories or components mayadversely affect the low voltage batteryperformance and durability and may alsoaffect the performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep thetop of the battery clean and dry. Also,make certain the battery cables are alwaystightly fastened to the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery orterminals, remove the cables from theterminals and clean with a wire brush. Youcan neutralize the acid with a solution ofbaking soda and water.
When a battery replacement is required,the battery should only be replaced witha Ford recommended replacement batterythat matches the electrical requirementsof the vehicle.
Because your vehicle’s engine iselectronically-controlled by a computer,some engine control settings aremaintained by power from the low voltagebattery. Some engine computer settings,like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,optimize the driveability and performanceof the engine. Some other computersettings, like the clock and radio station
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2.0L ATK iVCT EngineEngine
122Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octaneRequired fuel
1-3-4-2Firing order
Coil on plug (COP)Ignition system
12.3:1Compression ratio
0.051 in. ± 0.002 in. (1.3 mm ± 0.05 mm)Spark plug gap
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Capacities and Specifications

Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Have theair conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
CapacityItem
4.5 qt (4.3 L)Engine oil
8.2 qt (7.8 L)Engine coolant
8.8 qt (8.3 L)Engine coolant (Energi vehicles)
1.1 qt (1 L)Inverter system controller coolant
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoirBrake fluid
4.8 qt (4.5 L)Automatic transmission fluid*
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
13.5 gal (51.1 L)Fuel tank
14 gal (53 L)Fuel tank (Energi vehicles)
1.63 lb (0.74 kg)A/C Refrigerant
5.2 fl oz (153.8 ml)A/C Refrigerant Compressor Oil
*Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C947-AMotor oil:Motorcraft SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (U.S.):Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant PredilutedVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
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If you use oil and fluids that do not meetthe defined specification and viscositygrade, this may lead to:
•Component damage which is notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Degraded brake performance.
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that meetAPI SN requirements and display the APICertification Mark for gasoline engines. Donot use oil labeled with API SN servicecategory unless the label also displays theAPI certification mark.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofthe International Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Council (ILSAC).
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that maynot be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:Ford recommends using DOT 4 LowViscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluidor equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Useof any fluid other than the recommendedfluid may cause degraded brakeperformance and not meet the Fordperformance standards. Keep brake fluidclean and dry. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or othermaterials may result in brake systemdamage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that requireMERCON LV transmission fluid should onlyuse MERCON LV transmission fluid. The useof any other fluid may cause transmissiondamage.
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•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (thetriggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCwill search for and try to connect to apreviously paired cell phone; SYNC willthen attempt to call the emergencyservices.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you turn on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot turn the feature on.
Vehicle Health Report (IfEquipped, United States Only)
WARNING
Always follow scheduledmaintenance instructions, regularlyinspect your vehicle, and seek repairfor any damage or problem you suspect.Vehicle Health Report supplements, butcannot replace, normal maintenance andvehicle inspection. Vehicle Health Reportonly monitors certain systemselectronically monitored by your vehicleand will not monitor or report the statusof any other system, (such as brake liningwear). Failure to perform scheduledmaintenance and regularly inspect yourvehicle may result in vehicle damage andserious injury.
Note:This feature is only available in theUnited States.
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SYNC™

MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111See: Windows and Mirrors...............................80Mobile Communications Equipment.......12Motorcraft Parts............................................277MyKey Troubleshooting...............................54MyKey™..............................................................51Principle of Operation..........................................51
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........352Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.........................352Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................352
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................222Opening and Closing the Hood...............218Closing the Hood................................................219Opening the Hood..............................................218Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................206Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........207Overhead Console........................................128
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Parking Aids....................................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170Parking Brake.................................................165Passive Anti-Theft System.........................65SecuriLock®...........................................................65PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................65Perchlorate.........................................................11Personal Safety System™..........................34How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..................................................................34Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137ECO Cruise............................................................139EV Modes...............................................................137Fuel Freshness.....................................................139Low Engine Use...................................................139Plug-in Power Mode and HybridMode...................................................................137Post-Crash Alert System...........................201
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................56Power Liftgate..................................................61Hands-Free Feature............................................63Obstacle Detection.............................................63Opening and Closing the Liftgate...................61Setting the Liftgate Open Height...................63Stopping the Liftgate Movement...................62Power Seats.....................................................117Power Lumbar......................................................119Power Steering Fluid Check.....................227Power Windows.............................................80Accessory Delay.....................................................81Bounce-Back.........................................................80One-Touch Down................................................80One-Touch Up......................................................80Window Lock.........................................................80Protecting the Environment........................14
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Rear Parking Aid............................................170Rear Seat Armrest........................................120Rear Seats........................................................119Folding the Seatback ........................................119Unfolding the Seatback....................................119Rear Under Floor Storage..........................182Rear View Camera........................................176Using the Rear View Camera System.........176Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................176Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72Rear Window Washer.........................................73Rear Window Wiper.............................................72Refueling..........................................................146Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System................146Easy Fuel™ Capless System - EnergiVehicles Only...................................................147Remote Control..............................................44Car Finder................................................................48Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44Intelligent Access Key.........................................45Remote Start (If Equipped).............................48Replacing the Battery.........................................46Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Remote Start....................................................111Automatic Settings.............................................112Removing a Headlamp..............................232
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