When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil
change. See Information Messages
(page 105).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Exterior Mirrors................................................85
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 85
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 85
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 86
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 85
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 85
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 86
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 86
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................30
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 33
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 31
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 273
Floor Mats
.......................................................224
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 82
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps
............................................82
Front Parking Aid..........................................180
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................154
Fuel Consumption
.......................................159
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 159
Filling the Tank.................................................... 159
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................155
Fuel Filter........................................................256
Fuel Quality.....................................................155 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 155
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................227
Fuses.................................................................237
Fuse Specification Chart...........................237 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 243
Power Distribution Box..................................... 237
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............139 Gauges...............................................................89
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
Intelligent Access.................................................. 47
General Maintenance Information
.......464
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 466
Owner Checks and Services......................... 465
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 464
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 464
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 464
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................234
Getting the Services You Need................231 Away From Home............................................... 231
Global Opening and Closing......................85 Closing the Windows.......................................... 85
Opening the Windows....................................... 85
H
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................227
Headlamp Exit Delay
....................................79
Head Restraints............................................130 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 131
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 131
Heated Seats
..................................................137
Heated Steering Wheel................................73
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................128
Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 128
Heated Rear Window........................................ 128
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 120
Hill Start Assist
..............................................175
Switching the System On and Off................176
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 176
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................125
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 127
General Hints........................................................ 125
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 126
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........127
Recommended Settings for Heating...........127
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 128
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................172
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........247
I
Ignition Switch...............................................146
In California (U.S. Only).............................232
Information Display Control.......................72 Information Display Control Features...........73
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information....................................................432 911 Assist............................................................... 438
Alerts....................................................................... 437
Calendar............................................................... 438
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 436
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 432
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................. 440Information Messages
................................105
Active Park............................................................ 105
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 106
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 106
Airbag...................................................................... 107
Alarm....................................................................... 107
All-Wheel Drive................................................... 109
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 109
Auto Start-Stop................................................... 107
Battery and Charging System......................... 110
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 110
Doors and Locks.................................................... 111
Driver Alert............................................................... 111
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 111
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 111
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 112
Lane Keeping System......................................... 113
Maintenance.......................................................... 113
MyKey....................................................................... 114
Park Aid................................................................... 115
Park Brake............................................................... 115
Power Steering..................................................... 116
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 116
Remote Start......................................................... 117
Seats........................................................................\
. 117
Starting System ................................................... 117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 118
Traction Control................................................... 118
Transmission......................................................... 118
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
........................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 79
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............79
Interior Lamps.................................................82 Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 82
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 83
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................66
Interior Mirror
...................................................86
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 87
Introduction.........................................................7
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