Information Display Control......................69
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................69
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................70
Autowipers........................................................70
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps........................................................74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Headlamp Exit Delay
.....................................75
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................76
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Direction Indicators
........................................77
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................78
Exterior Mirrors
................................................79
Interior Mirror....................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81
Moonroof............................................................81
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................83
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................88
Trip Computer
..................................................91
Information Messages
..................................91
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
.............................101
Automatic Climate Control......................102 Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................103
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................106
Cabin Air Filter
................................................107
Remote Start
..................................................107
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position
.................108
Head Restraints............................................108
Manual Seats
..................................................110
Power Seats
......................................................111
Memory Function...........................................113
Rear Seats
........................................................114
Heated Seats...................................................114
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................115
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................116
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................121
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................123
Overhead Console
........................................123
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
....................................124
Ignition Switch
...............................................124
Keyless Starting.............................................124
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................125
Engine Block Heater
....................................128
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
......................................130
Fuel Quality
......................................................131
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................131
Running Out of Fuel......................................131
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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................202
Changing a Fuse.............................................211
Maintenance
General Information.....................................212
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212
Under Hood Overview -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................214
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................215
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................216
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................217
Engine Oil Dipstick -
2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L.................................................................217
Engine Oil Check............................................217
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................221
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................221
Power Steering Fluid Check......................221
Washer Fluid Check.....................................221
Fuel Filter
.........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................224
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Changing a Bulb
...........................................226
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................234
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234
Waxing.............................................................235
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................236
Cleaning the Interior...................................236
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................237
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................237
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............238
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................238
Vehicle Storage
............................................238
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................241
Tire Care..........................................................244
Using Snow Chains.....................................257
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........258
Changing a Road Wheel...........................262
Technical Specifications..........................266
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™...............................................268
Engine Specifications -
2.0L
EcoBoost™...............................................268
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................269
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™......270
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......271
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................272
Vehicle Identification Number
................273
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................274
Transmission Code Designation............274
Capacities and Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................275
Capacities and Specifications -
2.0L
EcoBoost™................................................278
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•
It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
Your cabin air filter is located under the
instrument panel in the passenger footwell
area.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Maintenance (page 212).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(If Equipped)
The climate control system adjusts the
cabin temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation. Switch on the
ignition to return the system to its previous
settings. You can now make adjustments.
You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
You can adjust the settings using the
information display controls. See
Information Displays
(page 88). Automatic Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
in AUTO mode through the information
display setting: Remote Start > Climate
Control > Heater-A/C > Auto. The climate
control system automatically sets the
interior temperature to 72°F (22°C).
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). Cooled seats are set to high (if
available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated or cooled seats do not
automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The rear defroster and heated
mirrors automatically turn on.
Last Settings
You can set the climate control to operate
using the last climate control settings
through the information display setting:
Remote Start > Climate Control >
Heater
–A/C > Last Settings. The climate
control system automatically uses the
settings last selected before you turned
off the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Devices
The climate control system controls other
heated and cooled devices inside the
vehicle. You can switch these devices on
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information displays) during remote start.
Heated devices typically switch on during
cold weather, and cooled devices during
hot weather.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle. Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil filler cap
B
Brake fluid reservoir
C
Battery
D
Power distribution box
E
Air filter assembly
F
Engine oil dipstick
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil dipstick
B
Brake fluid reservoir
C
Battery
D
Power distribution box
E
Air filter assembly
F
Engine oil filler cap
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
A
Engine coolant reservoir
B
Engine oil filler cap
C
Engine oil dipstick
D
Brake fluid reservoir
E
Battery
F
Power distribution box
G
Air filter assembly
H
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