
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle 
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under 
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
*  This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
*  This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.  See Engine
Oil Check (page 281). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle maintenance
: The Power Transfer
Unit (PTU) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The
system is electronically monitored and
notifies the driver of required service by
displaying a message in the information
display. The PTU lube will be more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
experienced extended periods of
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extreme/severe duty cycle driving. Do not
check or change the PTU lubricant unless
the unit has been submerged in water,
shows signs of leakage or a message
indicating required service is displayed.
Contact your authorized dealer for service
and to reset the PTU lube life monitor.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp  

A. Third Party Notices. Any and all copies
of the Data and/or packaging relating
thereto shall include the respective Third
Party Notices set forth below and used
as described below corresponding to
the Territory (or portion thereof)
included in such copy:
Notice
Country
“© Royal Jordanian
Geographic Centre ”. The
foregoing notice require-
ment for Jordan Data is a
material term of the Agree-
ment. If Client or any of its
Jordan
permitted sublicensees (if
any) fail to meet such
requirement, HERE shall
have the right to terminate
Client’s license with respect
to the Jordan Data.
B. Jordan Data. Client and its permitted
sublicensees (if any) are restricted from
licensing and/or otherwise distributing
HERE’ s database for the country of
Jordan (“ Jordan Data ”) for use in Enter-
prise Applications to (i) non-Jordanian
entities for use of the Jordan Data solely
in Jordan or (ii) Jordan-based customers.
In addition, Client, its permitted subli-
censees (if any) and End-Users are
restricted from using the Jordan Data in
Enterprise Applications if such party is
(i) a non-Jordanian entity using the
Jordan Data solely in Jordan or (ii) a
Jordan-based customer. For purposes
of the foregoing, “Enterprise Applica-
tions”  shall mean Geomarketing applic-
ations, GIS applications, mobile business
asset management applications, call
center applications, telematics applica-
tions, public organization Internet
applications or for providing geocoding
services. V. Europe Territory
A. Use of Certain Traffic Codes in Europe 1. General Restrictions Applicable to
Traffic Codes. Client acknowledges
and agrees that in certain countries of
the Europe Territory, Client will need
to obtain rights directly from third
party RDS-TMC code providers to
receive and use the Traffic Codes in
the Data and to deliver to End-Users
Transactions in any way derived from
or based on such Traffic Codes. For
such countries, HERE shall deliver the
Data incorporating Traffic Codes to
Client only after receiving certification
from Client of its having obtained such
rights.
2. Display of Third Party Rights
Legends for Belgium. Client shall, for
each Transaction that uses Traffic
Codes for Belgium, provide the
following notice to the End-User:
“Traffic Codes for Belgium are
provided by the Ministerie van de
Vlaamse Gemeenschap and the
Ministèrie de l ’Equipement et des
Transports. ”
B. Paper Maps. With respect to any
license granted to Client relating to
making, selling or distributing paper
maps (i.e., a map fixed on a paper or
paper-like medium): (a) such license
with respect to Data for the Territory of
Great Britain is conditioned on Client’ s
entering into and complying with a
separate written agreement with the
Ordnance Survey (“OS ”) to create and
sell paper maps, Client’ s paying to the
OS any and all applicable paper map
royalties, and Client’ s complying with
the OS copyright notice requirements;
(b) such license for selling or otherwise
distributing for charge with respect to
Data for the Territory of Czech Republic
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Entertainment..............................................429
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 430
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 445
CD........................................................................\
... 440
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 441
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 435
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 445
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................246 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 247
Hitches................................................................... 246
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 248
Safety Chains....................................................... 247
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 247
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 247
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................484 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............485
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................ 484
Exterior Mirrors................................................88
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 89
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 88
Blind Spot Information System...................... 90
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 89
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 88
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 89
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 89
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 88
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 34
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 35
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 33
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........32
Floor Mats
.......................................................253
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 84
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 76Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Front Fog Lamps............................................84
Front Parking Aid
..........................................199
Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 200
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Fuel and Refueling.........................................171
Fuel Consumption
........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 176
Filling the Tank..................................................... 176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................173
Fuel Filter........................................................289
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Quality.....................................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Shutoff...................................................256
Fuses................................................................266
Fuse Specification Chart..........................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........271
Power Distribution Box.................................... 266
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............157
Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............96
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 96
Information Display............................................. 95
Type 1........................................................................\
 93
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Type 3....................................................................... 95
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information
.......486
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 488
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 487
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
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Getting the Services You Need..............260
Away From Home............................................. 260
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 190
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................256
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control.................... 196
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................82
Head Restraints............................................140 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 141
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 142
Heated Seats.................................................154 Front Seats............................................................ 154
Rear Seats............................................................. 155
Heated Steering Wheel
................................75
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................138 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 138
Heated Rear Window........................................ 138
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Hill Start Assist
.............................................190
Switching the System On and Off................191
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 190
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................134
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 136
General Hints....................................................... 134
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 135
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........136
Recommended Settings for Heating..........136
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 137
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................189
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........276
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................165
In California (U.S. Only).............................261
Information Display Control.......................75
Information Display Control Features...........75
Information Displays
....................................101
General Information........................................... 101Information....................................................453
911 Assist............................................................... 459
Alerts...................................................................... 458
Calendar............................................................... 459
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 457
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 453
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................... 461
Information Messages
.................................115
4WD........................................................................\
.. 115
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 116
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 116
Alarm........................................................................\
 116
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 117
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 117
Battery and Charging System......................... 118
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 118
Brake System........................................................ 119
Collision Warning System................................ 119
Doors and Locks.................................................. 119
Driver Alert............................................................ 120
Electronic Stability Control............................. 120
Engine..................................................................... 120
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 121
Hill Descent Control............................................ 121
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 121
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 122
Lane Keeping System........................................ 123
Maintenance......................................................... 123
MyKey...................................................................... 124
Park Aid.................................................................. 124
Park Brake.............................................................. 124
Power Steering.................................................... 125
Pre-Collision Warning System....................... 125
Remote Start........................................................ 125
Seats........................................................................\
 126
Starting System.................................................. 126
Terrain Management System......................... 127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 126
Traction Control................................................... 127
Trailer....................................................................... 127
Transmission........................................................ 128
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Memory Function.........................................146
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 147
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob....................................................................... 147
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 146
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 101
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............138
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 87
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof............................................................91 Bounce-Back......................................................... 92
Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............91
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen.............91
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 92
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................336
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec
..............337
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................338
MyFord Touch ™
..........................................406
General Information........................................ 406
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting.........475
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................58
MyKey ™
.............................................................54
Principle of Operation........................................ 54
N
Navigation ......................................................
466
cityseekr............................................................... 468
Destination Mode............................................. 466
Map Mode.............................................................. 471
Navigation Map Updates................................ 474
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 474
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............467
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 473
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........469
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........489
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 489
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 490
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................282 Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 281
Opening and Closing the Hood..............276 Closing the Hood................................................ 277
Opening the Hood............................................. 276
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................264
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........264
Overhead Console
.......................................164
P
Parking Aids
....................................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Parking Brake.................................................190
Passenger Knee Airbag................................45
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Pedals.................................................................76
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................39
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 39
Phone...............................................................445 Making Calls........................................................ 448
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................447
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 446
Phone Menu Options....................................... 448
Phone Settings.................................................... 451
Phone Voice Commands................................ 452
Receiving Calls................................................... 448
Text Messaging.................................................. 449
Post-Crash Alert System..........................259
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................ 60
Power Liftgate
.................................................64
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 67
Obstacle Detection............................................. 66
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 65
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 66
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 66
Power Seats
...................................................144
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 145
Power Lumbar..................................................... 145
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Satellite Radio..............................................364
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 365
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............365
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 365
Troubleshooting................................................. 366
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494
Scheduled Maintenance..........................486
Seats.................................................................140
Security..............................................................70
Settings............................................................416 Clock........................................................................\
 417
Display..................................................................... 417
Settings.................................................................. 421
Sound..................................................................... 419
Vehicle.................................................................... 419
Side Airbags
.....................................................44
Side Sensing System.................................200 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 201
Sitting in the Correct Position.................140
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 324
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................492
Exceptions............................................................ 493
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 213
Stability Control
............................................193
Principle of Operation....................................... 193
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 165Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................166
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 168
Failure to Start..................................................... 167
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............169
Important Ventilating Information..............169
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 168
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 168
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 166
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................ 166
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........165 General Information.......................................... 165
Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering................................... 229
Steering Wheel
................................................72
Storage Compartments.............................164
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 91
Sun Visors
..........................................................91
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 91
Supplementary Restraints System.........40 Principle of Operation........................................ 40
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................384
911 Assist............................................................... 384
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 386
SYNC™...........................................................368 General Information......................................... 368
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................398
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 63
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 64
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............334
Terrain Response
..........................................195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................262
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