
AdvanceTrac
™ / Traction Control Messages Action
Message
Displays when you switch the traction control system off oron. See Using Traction Control (page 175).
Traction control off/
Traction control on
Displays when the system detects a condition that requiresservice. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Displays when you switch AdvanceTrac off.
AdvanceTrac Off
Displays whenyou switch AdvanceTrac on.
AdvanceTrac On
Alarm Messages Action
Message
Displays when unauthorized entry into the vehicle occurs.Switch the ignition on to stop the alarm.
Vehicle Alarm to Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle
Battery and Charging System Messages Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch offthe ignition. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Charging System
Displays to warn of a low 12-volt battery condition. Switch offall unneeded electrical accessories. Contact an authorized dealer.
Turn Power Off to Save
Battery
Displays to warn of a low 12-volt battery condition. Switch offall unneeded electrical accessories.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
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Action
Message
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-
nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and the
system senses it during a given ignition cycle. Disregard
this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed trailer brake controller. This message may
appear when an aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Displays when the trailer sway control detects trailersway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
Displays if there are certain faults in your vehicle wiringand the trailer wiring or brake system.
Wiring Fault On Trailer
Displays the current gain setting from the trailer brake.
Trailer Brake Gain XX.X
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See Towing a Trailer (page 205).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
There is a fault with your trailer stop lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check
Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check your lamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer park lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Park Lamps Fault Check
Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See
Towing
a Trailer (page 205).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
Transmission Messages Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).
Transmission not in Park
Displays when the transfer case is NOT in the neutral position.The message indicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Displays when the transfer case is in the neutral position. Themessage indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission In Neutral
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If you use parts other than Ford, Motorcraft
or Ford-authorized parts for maintenance
replacements, or for service of
components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be the
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged
exhaust system may allow exhaust to
enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or
improperly operating exhaust system
inspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles
are not permitted to intentionally remove
an emission control device or prevent it
from working. Information about your
vehicle
’s emission system is on the Vehicle
Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal
also lists engine displacement
Please consult your warranty information
for complete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine ’s emission control
system. The system protects the
environment by making sure that your
vehicle continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD-II system
also assists a service technician in properly
servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a
malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
cause the service engine soon indicator to
illuminate.
Examples of temporary malfunctions are:
• the vehicle has run out of fuel —the
engine may misfire or run poorly
• poor fuel quality or water in the
fuel —the engine may misfire or run
poorly
• the fuel fill inlet may not have closed
properly. See Refueling (page 153).
• driving through deep water —the
electrical system may be wet.
You can correct these temporary
malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with
good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel
fill inlet or letting the electrical system dry
out. After three driving cycles without these
or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the service engine soon indicator
should stay off the next time you start the
engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving. No additional vehicle
service is required.
If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may
not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine
soon indicator on can result in increased
emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced
engine and transmission smoothness, and
lead to more costly repairs.
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Note:
For flexible fuel vehicles, if you are
operating on E85, you may experience poor
starts or an inability to start the engine and
driveability problems until the fuel trim and
ethanol content have been relearned.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, we
recommend that you disconnect the
battery cables to maintain battery charge
for quick starting.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some electrical systems to
protect the battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery
protection actions are active. These
messages are only for notification that an
action is taking place, and not intended to
indicate an electrical problem or that the
battery requires replacement. After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:
Prior to relearning the battery state
of charge, the battery management system
may temporarily disable some electrical
systems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery management
system works correctly, do not connect an
electrical device ground connection
directly to the battery negative post. This
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
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•
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level. Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
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Information Display Control.......................70
Information Displays.....................................92
General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages................................103
4WD Messages..................................................... 112
AdvanceTrac ™ / Traction Control
Messages.......................................................... 104
Alarm Messages................................................. 104
Battery and Charging System Messages.......................................................... 104
Blind Spot Information System Messages.......................................................... 105
Brake System Messages.................................. 105
Door Messages.................................................... 105
Engine Messages................................................ 106
Fuel Messages..................................................... 106
Keys and Intelligent Access Messages......................................................... 106
Maintenance Messages.................................... 107
MyKey ™ Messages............................................ 108
Off Road Messages........................................... 108
Park Aid Messages............................................. 109
Power Steering Messages............................... 109
Remote Start Messages................................... 110
Suspension System Messages....................... 110
Tire Messages....................................................... 110
Trailer Messages.................................................. 110
Transmission Messages..................................... 111
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps............................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Interior Lamps.................................................78
Front Row Map and Dome Lamps.................78
Front Row Map Lamps....................................... 78
Rear Cargo Lamp.................................................. 79
Second Row Map Lamps.................................. 78
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 82
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................225
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 225
Jump Starting...................................................... 226
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 225
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 226
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................59
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
.............................................................. 59
Unlocking and Locking the Doors................... 61
Keyless Starting............................................145 Ignition Modes..................................................... 146
Keys and Remote Controls
..........................41
Principle of Operation......................................... 41
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Limited Slip Differential...............................171
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197
Load Carrying
.................................................196
Load Limit.......................................................198
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 204
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 198
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