
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................126
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................129
Fuel Quality - E85
........................................129
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................130
Running Out of Fuel....................................130
Refueling...........................................................131
Fuel Consumption........................................133
Emission Control System..........................134
Transmission
Manual Transmission - 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MTX-75)
.........................137
Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission (MMT6)
...........................138
Automatic Transmission............................139
Brakes
General Information....................................144
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................144
Parking Brake
.................................................145
Hill Start Assist..............................................145
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................147
Using Traction Control................................147
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
................................148
Using Stability Control...............................149
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................150
Rear Parking Aid...........................................150
Front Parking Aid...........................................151 Active Park Assist
.........................................152
Rear View Camera
.......................................156
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................159
Using Cruise Control....................................159
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.......................................................161
Lane Keeping System.................................162
Blind Spot Information System..............166
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................168
Eco Mode
..........................................................171
Steering.............................................................172
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................174
Luggage Covers.............................................174
Load Limit
........................................................174
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Manual Transmission
..............................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0L EcoBoost™, Automatic
Transmission..............................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.0L, Automatic Transmission............183
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Economical Driving
......................................186
Cold Weather Precautions
........................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
Floor Mats........................................................187
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................189
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8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that will exist once the extra
weight of the child is added to the child
restraint. It also helps to achieve the
proper snugness of the child seat to
your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle will additionally help
to remove remaining slack from the
belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place. To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and forward and
back. There should be no more than
1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement
for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a Certified Passenger
Seat Technician. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH) WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats
to the same anchor. In a crash, one
anchor may not be strong enough to
hold two child safety seat attachments
and may break, causing serious injury or
death. Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle
assemblies or LATCH lower anchors,
rendering those features potentially
unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants
should only use seating positions where
they are able to be properly restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three
vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors
located where the seatback and seat
cushion meet (called the seat bight) and
one top tether anchor located behind that
seating position.
LATCH compatible child safety seats have
two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to the two lower
anchors at the LATCH equipped seating
positions in your vehicle. This type of
attachment method eliminates the need
to use safety belts to attach the child seat,
however the safety belt can still be used
to attach the child seat. For forward-facing
child seats, the top tether strap must also
be attached to the proper top tether
anchor, if a top tether strap has been
provided with your child seat.
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1. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Switch the ignition off.
3. Open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening.
4. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel provided with the vehicle
several times to allow the inlet to close
properly. This will dislodge any debris
preventing the inlet from sealing.
If this action corrects the problem, the
message may not reset immediately. It
may take several driving cycles for the
message to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after 4 or
more hours with the engine off) followed
by city or highway driving. Continuing to
drive with the message on may cause the
service engine soon lamp to turn on as
well.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note: The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range. When
refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty. The advertised capacity is the total
fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
capacity plus the empty reserve. Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
•
Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the
first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of
driving (this is your engine ’s break-in
period); a more accurate measurement is
obtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles
(3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also,
fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel
gauge readings are not accurate ways to
measure fuel economy.
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three to five tank fill ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current
odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading.
5. Calculate fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used (For
Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then
divide by kilometers traveled).
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving(When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back
home).
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds.
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
•
Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
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.
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2. Remove the screws.
3. Pull the headlamp as far as possible
towards the front of the vehicle to
disengage it from the lower fixing point.
4. Lift the outer side of the headlamp and
remove it. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. CHANGING A BULB WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children
’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its
plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated. Note:
If you accidently touch the bulb, you
should clean it with rubbing alcohol.
Headlamp Side marker bulb.
A.
Low beam headlamp bulb.
B.
High beam headlamp bulb.
C.
Direction indicator bulb.
Cornering lamp bulb.
D.
Headlamp Low Beam
1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp (page 224).
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may award the same damages to You
individually as a court could. The arbitrator
may award declaratory or injunctive relief
only to You individually, and only to the
extent required to satisfy Your individual
claim.
Arbitration fees and incentives.
• i. Disputes involving $75,000 or less.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY will
promptly reimburse your filing fees and
pay the AAA ’s and arbitrator ’s fees and
expenses. If you reject FORD MOTOR
COMPANY’ S last written settlement
offer made before the arbitrator was
appointed (“ last written offer ”), your
dispute goes all the way to an
arbitrator ’s decision (called an
“ award ”), and the arbitrator awards
you more than the last written offer,
FORD MOTOR COMPANY will give you
three incentives: (1) pay the greater of
the award or $1,000; (2) pay twice your
reasonable attorney ’s fees, if any; and
(3) reimburse any expenses (including
expert witness fees and costs) that
your attorney reasonably accrues for
investigating, preparing, and pursuing
your claim in arbitration. The arbitrator
will determine the amounts.
• ii. Disputes involving more than
$75,000. The AAA rules will govern
payment of filing fees and the AAA ’s
and arbitrator ’s fees and expenses.
• iii. Disputes involving any amount. In
any arbitration you commence, FORD
MOTOR COMPANY will seek its AAA
or arbitrator ’s fees and expenses, or
Your filing fees it reimbursed, only if the
arbitrator finds the arbitration frivolous
or brought for an improper purpose. In
any arbitration FORD MOTOR
COMPANY commences, it will pay all
filing, AAA, and arbitrator ’s fees and
expenses. It will not seek its attorney ’s
fees or expenses from you in any
arbitration. Fees and expenses are not
counted in determining how much a
dispute involves. (h) Claims or disputes must be filed
within one year.
To the extent permitted
by law, any claim or dispute under this
EULA to which this Section applies must
be filed within one year in small claims
court (Section c) or in arbitration (Section
d). The one-year period begins when the
claim or dispute first could be filed. If such
a claim or dispute is not filed within one
year, it is permanently barred.
(i) Severability. If the class action waiver
(Section e) is found to be illegal or
unenforceable as to all or some parts of a
dispute, then that portion of Section e will
not apply to those parts. Instead, those
parts will be severed and proceed in a court
of law, with the remaining parts proceeding
in arbitration. If any other provision of that
portion Section e is found to be illegal or
unenforceable, that provision will be
severed with the remainder of Section e
remaining in full force and effect.
Telenav Software End User License
Agreement
Please read these terms and conditions
carefully before you use the TeleNav
Software. Your use of the TeleNav
Software indicates that you accept these
terms and conditions. If you do not accept
these terms and conditions, do not break
the seal of the package, launch, or
otherwise use the TeleNav Software.
TeleNav may revise this Agreement and
the privacy policy at any time, with or
http://www.telenav.com from time to time
to review the then current version of this
Agreement and of the privacy policy.
1. Safe and Lawful Use
You acknowledge that devoting attention
to the TeleNav Software may pose a risk
of injury or death to you and others in
situations that otherwise require your
undivided attention, and you therefore
agree to comply with the following when
using the TeleNav Software:
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Blind Spot Information System..............166
Switching the System Off and On...............168
System Errors....................................................... 168
Using the System............................................... 166
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Booster Seats..................................................23
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................219
Brakes...............................................................144 General Information.......................................... 144
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................108
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.0L EcoBoost™.................................................270
Specifications....................................................... 271
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
.................................................................273
Specifications...................................................... 274
Capacities and Specifications
................265
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
Center Console
................................................117
Changing a Bulb...........................................225 Front Fog Lamp................................................... 227
Headlamp............................................................. 225
LED Rear Lamps................................................ 230
Rear Lamps - 4 Door........................................ 228
Rear Lamps - 5 Door........................................ 229
Replacing Licence Plate and High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 230
Changing a Fuse...........................................210 Fuses....................................................................... 210
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................260
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 260
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 261
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221 Checking MyKey System Status...............56
MyKey Distance.................................................... 56
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 56
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 56
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks.........................................26 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 27
Right-Hand Side................................................... 27
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................238
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 235
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 235
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 235
Underbody............................................................ 235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................237
Cleaning the Interior....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................236
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................55
Climate Control
.............................................103
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission...............................................219
Cold Weather Precautions
........................186
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 217
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Creating a MyKey
...........................................54
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................168
False Alerts............................................................. 171
Switching the System Off and On.................171
System Errors......................................................... 171
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 170
System Limitations............................................ 170
Using the System............................................... 168
Cruise Control
..................................................70
Principle of Operation....................................... 159
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................150
Rear Seats........................................................113
Folding the Seatback......................................... 113
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................174 Cargo Management System........................... 174
Rear View Camera
.......................................156
Using the Rear View Camera System.........156
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 156
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
...........73
Rear Window Washer......................................... 73
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 73
Refueling...........................................................131 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................132
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Integrated Key Transmitter
......................45
Changing the Remote Control Battery........46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 46
Programming a New Remote Control.........46
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function .............................................................. 46
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry.................................................................47
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........47
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 49
Programming a New Remote Control..........47
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry with Remote Start..........................49
Changing the Remote Control Battery........49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 49
Locating Your Vehicle......................................... 50
Programming a New Remote Control.........49
Remote Start......................................................... 50
Sounding the Panic Alarm............................... 50
Remote Start.................................................109 Automatic Settings........................................... 109
Heated and Cooled Devices........................... 109
Last Settings........................................................ 109
Removing a Headlamp
..............................224
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............238 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.............................................................52
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................199
Roadside Assistance..................................189
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 189
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................190
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 190
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 189
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 189
Roadside Emergencies
..............................189
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 186
Running Out of Fuel....................................130 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 130
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 130
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................42
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Satellite Radio...............................................291 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 292
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................291
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 291
Troubleshooting................................................. 292
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........344
Scheduled Maintenance...........................336
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................31
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Seatbelts...........................................................28 Principle of Operation........................................ 28
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