
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................121
Using Cruise Control.....................................121
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System...............123
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................125
Steering............................................................128
Load Carrying
Rear Loadspace Hatches..........................130
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................130
Load Limit
.......................................................130
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................138
Recommended Towing Weights............139
Essential Towing Checks...........................140
Transporting the Vehicle............................142
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......142
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................144
Economical Driving......................................144
Driving Through Water
................................145
Floor Mats
.......................................................145
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................147
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................148
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................148
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................149
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................152
In California (U.S. Only)..............................153
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................154
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................155 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.........................................................155
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................156
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................157
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................157
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................159
Changing a Fuse
...........................................168
Maintenance
General Information
....................................170
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............170
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................172
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................173
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/ 3.7L.................................................................174
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................175
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L.......................................175
Engine Oil Check
...........................................175
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................176
Engine Coolant Check.................................176
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
......................................180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L................................................................180
Brake Fluid Check.........................................184
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................184
Washer Fluid Check.....................................184
Fuel Filter
.........................................................185
Changing the 12V Battery..........................185
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................187
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................187
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................187
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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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WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is
not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. This indicates
a problem with the electrical system or a
related component.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning
flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 189).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 176).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 175).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 30).
High Beam It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
Displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarterfull. Check the washer fluid level.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
Park Aid Action
Message
Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and thepark aid is disabled.
Check Park Aid
Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and thepark aid is disabled.
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 176).
A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 184).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 175).
C
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 175).
D
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 184).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 185).
F
Power distribution box.
See Fuses (page 159).
G
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 192).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 184).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 176).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 175).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 175).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 184).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 185).
E.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 159).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 192).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick (under air filter assembly). See
Automatic
Transmission Fluid Check (page 180).
H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 184).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC/3.7L
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 184).
A.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 184).
B.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 185).
C.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 159).
D.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 192).
E.
Automatic transmission dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
(page
180).
F.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 175).
G.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 175).
H.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 176).
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Engine Shield
Some vehicles may be equipped with an
aero-shield under the engine. This shield
needs to be removed for service, including
oil and filter changes. The shield has four
quick-release fasteners to secure it in
place.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™/
3.7L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note: Check the level before starting the
engine.
Note: Make sure that the oil level is
between the minimum and the maximum
marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
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