Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................207
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................207
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................209
Changing a Fuse............................................217
Maintenance
General Information....................................218
Opening and Closing the Hood...............218
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................219
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In HybridElectric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................221
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................222
Engine Oil Check..........................................222
Engine Coolant Check................................223
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................227
Brake Fluid Check.........................................227
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................227
Washer Fluid Check.....................................227
Fuel Filter.........................................................227
Changing the 12V Battery.........................228
Checking the Wiper Blades......................229
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................229
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231
Removing a Headlamp..............................232
Changing a Bulb...........................................232
Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
Changing the Engine Air Filter................238
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................241
Cleaning Products........................................241
Cleaning the Exterior...................................241
Waxing.............................................................242
Cleaning the Engine....................................243
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................243
Cleaning the Interior...................................244
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................244
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................245
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............245
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................245
Vehicle Storage............................................246
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................249
Tire Care..........................................................255
Using Snow Chains.....................................270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270
Technical Specifications...........................274
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications.................................276
Motorcraft Parts............................................277
Vehicle Identification Number................278
Vehicle Certification Label.......................279
Transmission Code Designation............279
Capacities and Specifications...............280
Audio System
General Information...................................283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC............................................................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.........................................................286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD.................................................................288
Digital Radio...................................................291
Satellite Radio..............................................294
USB Port.........................................................296
Media Hub......................................................296
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Pre-Fuse Box
Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box attachedto the power distribution box. There is asecond pre-fuse box attached to the12-volt battery terminal in the rear of yourvehicle. They contain high-current fuses.If you need to replace one of these fuses,see an authorized dealer.
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
WARNINGS
To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to thepower distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluidreservoirs.
The power distribution box is located inthe engine compartment. It hashigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle's main electrical systems fromoverloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect thebattery, you will need to reset somefeatures. See Changing the 12V Battery(page 228).
Lift the release lever at the rear of the coverto remove it.
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36Children and Airbags..........................................36Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................36Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40Driving Aids......................................................181Driving Hints...................................................192Driving Through Water................................193DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................77
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Economical Driving......................................192EcoSelect.........................................................142Emission Control System..........................150On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................151Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing....................................................152End User License Agreement.................366VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ................................366Engine Block Heater.....................................132Using the Engine Block Heater......................133Engine Coolant Check................................223Adding Coolant...................................................224Adding Engine Coolant....................................225Adding Inverter System ControllerCoolant.............................................................225Checking the Engine Coolant........................223Checking the Inverter System ControllerCoolant.............................................................224Engine Coolant and Inverter SystemController Coolant........................................223Recycled Engine Coolant................................225Severe Climates..................................................225What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................226Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................65Engine Oil Check..........................................222Adding Engine Oil...............................................222Low Engine Use..................................................223Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................222Engine Specifications.................................276Environment......................................................14Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP).................346EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADAONLY)................................................................347EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S.Only)..................................................................346Exterior Mirrors.................................................81Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................82Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................82Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................82Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................81Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................82
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................30Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................29Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249Floor Mats.......................................................194Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................77Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Front Fog Lamps.............................................77Front Parking Aid............................................171Front Passenger Sensing System.............37Fuel and Refueling.......................................143Fuel Consumption.......................................150Calculating Fuel Economy..............................150Filling the Tank....................................................150Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145Fuel Filter.........................................................227Fuel Quality....................................................144Choosing the Right Fuel...................................144Fuel Freshness Mode........................................144Fuel Shutoff...................................................196Fuses................................................................209Fuse Specification Chart..........................209Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel............214Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........212Power Distribution Box...................................209Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................209
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