
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNINGS
The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. If the system detects an error, you
may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Obtain immediate service from
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control. Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation. Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.
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MP3 and WMA folder mode represents
a folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player numbers
all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc
(noted by the MP3 or WMA file
extension) and all folders containing
MP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)
T001 (track) to F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level of
folders helps with navigation through
the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 and WMA
discs, it is important to understand how
the system reads the structures you create.
While various files may be present (files
with extensions other than MP3 and
WMA), only files with the MP3 and WMA
extension are played; other files are
ignored by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 and WMA disc for a
variety of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in-vehicle
system.
In track mode, the system displays and
plays the structure as if it were only one
level deep (all MP3 and WMA files play,
regardless of being in a specific folder). In
folder mode, the system only plays the
MP3 and WMA files in the current folder. AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
The touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features. See your MyFord
Touch information.
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Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................. 193
Floor Mats
........................................................147
Ford Credit...........................................................9
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 9
Front Exterior Overview
................................13
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuses..................................................................161
Fuse Specification Chart............................161 Electric Motor Compartment Fuse
Box....................................................................... 161
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box................168
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............166
Pre-Fuse Box......................................................... 161
G
Gauges...............................................................82 Common Displays................................................ 82
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
General Maintenance Information
........233
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 235
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 234
Protecting Your Investment........................... 233
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 233
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 233
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................157
Getting the Services You Need................154 Away From Home............................................... 154H
Handbrake
See: Parking Brake............................................. 126
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................150
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 180
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................ 181
Head Restraints............................................105 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 106
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 107
Heated Seats..................................................110
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................103 Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................... 104
Heated Rear Window........................................ 103
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.............................................................121
High Voltage Battery
....................................116
General Information........................................... 116
Hill Start Assist..............................................126 Switching the System On and Off................127
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 127
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................102
General Hints....................................................... 102
Improving Vehicle Drive Range...................... 103
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........103
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 103
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................126
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............173
I
In California (U.S. Only).............................155
Information Display Control.......................70 Multimedia Controls........................................... 70
Information Displays
.....................................87
General Information............................................ 87
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Information Messages.................................94
AdvanceTrac®...................................................... 94
Alarm........................................................................\
95
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage).............................................................. 95
Doors........................................................................\
96
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 97
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 97
Lighting..................................................................... 97
Maintenance.......................................................... 98
MyKey....................................................................... 98
Park Aid................................................................... 99
Park Brake............................................................... 99
Power Steering..................................................... 99
Remote Start......................................................... 99
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100
Transmission....................................................... 100
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
.........................................82
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Front Interior Lamps (If Equipped)................76
Interior Mirror
...................................................80
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................150 To Connect the Booster Cables..................... 151
To Start Your Vehicle.......................................... 151
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47 L
Lighting Control
...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 73
Lighting...............................................................73 General Information............................................ 73
Load Carrying
.................................................138
Load Limit.......................................................138
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer .................................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking
.................................58
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 59
Autolock Feature................................................. 60
Autounlock Feature.............................................. 61
Battery Saver......................................................... 62
Disabled Intelligent Access Keys................... 60
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 61
Illuminated Entry................................................... 61
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 61
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
Power Door Locks................................................ 58
Remote Control.................................................... 58
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 60
Locks...................................................................58
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 218
Lug Nuts
...........................................................219
M
Maintenance...................................................172 General Information........................................... 172
Manual Liftgate
...............................................62
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 63
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
Manual Seats.................................................107
Media Hub
......................................................228
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 87
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............103
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment......................................................10
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................220
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Under Hood Overview.................................174
Using Cruise Control....................................136
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 136
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 136
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems.................................. 55
Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start
Systems.............................................................. 55
Using Snow Chains......................................214
Using Stability Control...............................130
Using Traction Control................................128 Switching the System Off............................... 128
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 128
Using a Switch..................................................... 128
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 128
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................157
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................186
General Information.......................................... 186
Vehicle Certification Label........................222
Vehicle Identification Number
.................221
Vehicle Interior Overview..............................15
Vehicle Storage..............................................191 12V Battery............................................................ 192
Body........................................................................\
.. 191
Brakes..................................................................... 192
Cooling System................................................... 192
Electric Motor........................................................ 191
General.................................................................... 191
High Voltage Battery.......................................... 191
Miscellaneous...................................................... 192
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 192
Tires........................................................................\
. 192
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............221
Voice Control...................................................69 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................84
Anti-Lock Braking System Warning
Lamp.................................................................... 84
Battery Warning Lamp....................................... 84
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 84
Cruise Control Indicator .................................... 84
Direction Indicator............................................... 84
Door Ajar................................................................. 84
Fasten Safety Belt Warning Lamp.................85
Front Airbag Warning Lamp............................. 85
Headlamp and Parking Lamp Indicator ........................................................................\
........ 85
High Beam Indicator........................................... 85
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 85
Limited Performance.......................................... 85
Low Battery............................................................ 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 85
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 85
Motor Coolant Temperature............................ 85
Powertrain Fault................................................... 85
Ready to Drive....................................................... 85
Stability Control Off Indicator......................... 86
Stability Control Warning Lamp ................... 86
Stop Safely............................................................. 86
Vehicle Plugged in............................................... 86
Washer Fluid Check......................................177
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 186
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing..............................................................187
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 218
Wheels and Tires
..........................................193
Windows and Mirrors....................................78
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Windshield Wipers
..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 178
Wipers and Washers......................................71
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle........................ 145
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