Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. The lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned low across the hips below
the belly and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function. Belt and retractor assembly must be
replaced if the safety belt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature
or any other safety belt function is not
operating properly when checked by an
authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver safety belt has the first type of
locking mode, and the front outboard
passenger and rear seat safety belts have
both types of locking modes described as
follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety
belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
This mode should be used any time a child
safety seat, except a booster, is installed
in passenger front or rear seating positions.
Children 12 years old and under should be
properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. See
Child
Safety (page 15).
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Closing the Liftgate
A handle is located inside the liftgate to
help with closing.
POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate open,
keep the vents or windows open so outside
air comes into your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury. Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to operate or
play near an open or moving power
liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all times. Note:
Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P).
If there is a problem with the open or close
request, a tone will sound for one of the
following reasons:
• The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The liftgate is not fully closed and your
vehicle speed is at or above
3 mph
(5 km/h).
If the liftgate starts to close after it has
fully opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a
possible gas strut failure. A repetitive tone
sounds and the liftgate closes under
control. Remove any excessive weight from
the liftgate. If the liftgate continues to
close after opening, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control.
Note:
Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows,
you should verify they are free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the window openings. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window. Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It illuminates when you
lock the rear window controls.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window will stop automatically while
closing. It will reverse some distance if
there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING
When you override the bounce-back
feature the window will not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care
when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your vehicle. Proceed as follows to override this
protection feature when there is a
resistance, for example in winter:
1.
Close the window twice until it reaches
the point of resistance and let it
reverse.
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CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the end walls
could cause acid to flow through the
vent caps, resulting in personal injury and
damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the
battery with a battery carrier or with your
hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling. Your vehicle has a Motorcraft®
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water during
its life of service.
Note:
If your vehicle's battery has a cover
or shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the
battery has been cleaned or replaced.
Note: See an authorized dealer for low
voltage battery access, testing, or
replacement. When a low voltage battery replacement
is necessary, see an authorized dealer to
replace the low voltage battery with a Ford
recommended replacement low voltage
battery that matches the electrical
requirements of the vehicle.
To ensure proper operation of the battery
management system (BMS), do not allow
a technician to connect any electrical
device ground connection directly to the
low voltage battery negative post. A
connection at the low voltage battery
negative post can cause inaccurate
measurements of the battery condition
and potential incorrect system operation.
Note:
If a person adds electrical or
electronic accessories or components to the
vehicle, the accessories or components may
adversely affect the low voltage battery
performance and durability and may also
affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry. Also,
make certain the battery cables are always
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water.
When a battery replacement is required,
the battery should only be replaced with
a Ford recommended replacement battery
that matches the electrical requirements
of the vehicle.
Because your vehicle ’s engine is
electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are
maintained by power from the low voltage
battery. Some engine computer settings,
like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,
optimize the driveability and performance
of the engine. Some other computer
settings, like the clock and radio station
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable. REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Remove the screws that secure the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp toward the front of your vehicle to disengage it from its
locating points and then lift the
headlamp up.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children
’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its
plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated. Note:
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
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Capacities and Specifications...............280
Specifications..................................................... 280
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 241
Center Console..............................................128
Changing a Bulb...........................................232 Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 234
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 232
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........236
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 235
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 234
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 236
Changing a Fuse............................................217 Fuses........................................................................\
217
Changing the 12V Battery.........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter................238 Air Cleaner Assembly Components...........238
Installing the Engine Air Filter
Element
............................................................ 240
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 239
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................229 Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
................................................................. 230
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades............................................................... 230
Service Position.................................................. 229
Charging the High Voltage Battery........155 Charge Port........................................................... 158
Charging................................................................. 158
Charging Equipment......................................... 155
Disconnecting the Charging Coupler..........160
Locking the Charging Coupler....................... 159
Waiting to Charge............................................... 159
Checking MyKey System Status...............54 MyKey Distance.................................................... 54
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 54
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 54
Checking the Wiper Blades......................229
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................245
Cleaning Products
........................................241
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................245
Cleaning the Engine....................................243
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................241
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 242
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 242
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 242
Underbody............................................................ 242
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................244
Cleaning the Interior...................................244
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................243
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate Control............................................108
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............199 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................... 199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 223
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 179
Customer Assistance
.................................202
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................77 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 77
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 77
Digital Radio...................................................291 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 292
Direction Indicators
........................................78
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids......................................................181
Driving Hints...................................................192
Driving Through Water................................193
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 77
E
Economical Driving......................................192
EcoSelect.........................................................142
Emission Control System
..........................150
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 151
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 152
End User License Agreement.................366 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 366
Engine Block Heater.....................................132 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 133
Engine Coolant Check
................................223
Adding Coolant................................................... 224
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 225
Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant............................................................. 225
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 223
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant............................................................. 224
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant........................................ 223
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 225
Severe Climates.................................................. 225
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 226
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check
..........................................222
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 222
Low Engine Use.................................................. 223
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................222
Engine Specifications.................................276
Environment......................................................14
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................346
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 347
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only).................................................................. 346
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................81
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 82
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 82
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 82
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 81
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 82
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249
Floor Mats.......................................................194
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 77
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Front Parking Aid............................................171
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................143
Fuel Consumption
.......................................150
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 150
Filling the Tank.................................................... 150
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145
Fuel Filter.........................................................227
Fuel Quality....................................................144 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 144
Fuel Freshness Mode........................................ 144
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................196
Fuses................................................................209
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................209
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel............214
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........212
Power Distribution Box................................... 209
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 209
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Information Messages.................................101
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 102
Alarm....................................................................... 102
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................78
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 78
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 83
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................197 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting...................................................... 198
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 197
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 198
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying.................................................182
Load Limit
.......................................................183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer .................................................................. 183
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Mechanical Key..................................................... 57
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 58
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 58
Locks
...................................................................56
Luggage Covers.............................................182 Removing the Shade......................................... 182
M
Maintenance..................................................218 General Information.......................................... 218
Manual Liftgate..............................................60 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats
..................................................115
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 116
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)................117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
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