
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................190
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................190
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................191
Post-Crash Alert System...........................193
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............194
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................196
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................197
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................197
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
.............................................................199
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................201
Changing a Fuse...........................................210
Maintenance
General Information.....................................212
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212
Under Hood Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost™.................................................214
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost™.................................................216
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................216
Engine Oil Check...........................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................218
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission..............................................219
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................219 Fuel Filter
........................................................220
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................223
Removing a Headlamp..............................224
Changing a Bulb...........................................225
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................234
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234
Waxing.............................................................235
Cleaning the Engine....................................236
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................236
Cleaning the Interior....................................237
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................237
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................238
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............238
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................238
Vehicle Storage
............................................239
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care
...........................................................241
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257
Changing a Road Wheel...........................260
Driving at High Speed................................263
Lug Nuts
..........................................................264
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 1.0L EcoBoost™................................................265
Engine Specifications - 2.0L....................265
Motorcraft Parts - 1.0L EcoBoost™......266
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
It lights when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Lights when you switch the high
beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Information
(If Equipped) Lights when a new message is
stored in the information display.
It is red or amber in color
depending on the severity of the message
and remains on until the cause of the
message has been rectified. See
Information Messages
(page 95).
Lane Keeping Aid
(If Equipped) Lights when the lane keeping
system is activated.
Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Fuel Level It lights when the fuel level is low
or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It lights when your tire pressure
is low. If the lamp remains on
with the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as soon as
possible. It also lights momentarily when you switch
the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not light when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
Lights when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps Lights when you switch the
parking lamps on.
Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Control System
(page
134).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING
Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic
converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have your vehicle
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Transmission
Action
Message
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission malfunction
Service now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool.Stop in a safe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission overheating Stop
safely
Transmission is hot. Wait as needed to let it cool.
Transmission Hot Wait ...
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission not in Park Select
P
Displays to request the operator to apply the brake asneeded by the transmission.
Press brake to unlock gearshift
lever
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlockedand free to select gears.
Gearshift lever unlocked
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle havelow tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 257).
Low Tire Pressure
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page 257).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunc-
tioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions,see
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page
257). If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays when the traction control system has been
switched off. See Using Traction Control (page 147).
Traction control off
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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings
on the road?
Staying too close to the lane marking
Driving at high speeds in curves
The last Alert warning or Aid intervention occurred a short time ago
Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)
Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa
Sudden offset in lane markings
ABS or AdvanceTrac activation
Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield
Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa
Standing water on the road
Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)
Lane width too narrow or too wide
Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the
Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds
Large road crown
Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure
If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been
modified
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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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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage. •
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
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•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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