
Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly
Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also offers a
Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all
scheduled maintenance, and selected
wear items. The coverage is prepaid, so
you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle
’s maintenance. It covers
regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of select
items that require periodic attention for
normal wear:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc.
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options
Available
Take advantage of our interest free
installment payment plan. Just a 10%
down payment will provide you with an
affordable, no interest, no fee payment
program allowing you all the security and
benefits Ford ESP has to offer while paying
over time. You are pre-approved with no
credit checks, no hassles! To learn more,
call our Ford ESP specialists at
800-367-3377.
Ford ESP
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan
is the only service contract backed by Ford
Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford
Extended Service Plan provides benefits
such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance
and deductible combinations. Each plan
is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Ford Extended
Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Ford Motor Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of
Canada, the United States and Mexico are
not eligible for Ford Extended Service Plan
coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for
you.
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1
180 Degree Parking Aid Camera..............211
Camera Views...................................................... 212
Using the 180 degree camera system..........211
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 184
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 129
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 189
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 189
Accessories
....................................................482
Exterior Style....................................................... 482
Interior Style........................................................ 482
Lifestyle................................................................. 482
Peace of Mind..................................................... 482
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............214
Active Park Assist
........................................202
Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature............................................................. 206
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Park Out Assist.............................................. 202
Troubleshooting the System........................ 206
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................291 Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 291
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................76
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................72
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 73
End of Travel Position......................................... 73
Memory Feature.................................................... 73
Airbag Disposal...............................................47
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 129
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm.......................................... 71
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................71 Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Appendices....................................................505
Audible Warnings and Indicators
...........100
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................ 100
Engine On Warning Chime............................. 100
Headlamps On Warning Chime................... 100
Key in Ignition Warning Chime...................... 100
Keyless Warning Alert ..................................... 100
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...............100
Audio Control
...................................................73
Seek and Media..................................................... 74
Type 1........................................................................\
. 73
Type 2........................................................................\
73
Audio System................................................353 General Information......................................... 353
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC
.............................................................354
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................357
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD..........................................................358
Menu Structure.................................................. 360
Autolamps
.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.....................131
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.......................132
Automatic High Beam Control.................83 Activating the System........................................ 84
Manually Overriding the System.................... 84
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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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Power Steering Fluid Check....................288
Power Windows..............................................87
Accessory Delay.................................................... 87
Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
One-Touch Down................................................. 87
One-Touch Up....................................................... 87
Window Lock......................................................... 87
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................230 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System............................................................... 231
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................198 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 199
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........137
Rear Seats
........................................................147
Adjusting the Rear Seats.................................. 147
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................233 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 233
Cargo Management System.......................... 233
Rear View Camera
......................................208
Using the Rear View Camera
System............................................................. 208
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 208
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........78 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 79
Rear Window Washer......................................... 79
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 78
Recommended Towing Weights
...........244
Refueling..........................................................174 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................175
Remote Control
..............................................49
Car Finder................................................................ 52
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 49
Memory Feature.................................................... 51
Remote Start ........................................................ 52
Replacing the Battery......................................... 50
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 52
Remote Start..................................................139 Automatic Settings............................................ 139
Removing a Headlamp..............................293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............304 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................53
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................265
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................264
Roadside Assistance..................................255 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 255
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 255
Roadside Emergencies
..............................255
Roof Racks and Load Carriers................234 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 235
Thumbwheel Kit................................................. 234
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 252
Running Out of Fuel.....................................173 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 173
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 173
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................36
Safety Belt Minder..........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Safety Belts
.......................................................31
Principle of Operation.......................................... 31
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 36
Safety Canopy ™
............................................45
Safety Precautions........................................171
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