Adjusting the Headlamps.........................190
Removing a Headlamp...............................192
Changing a Bulb............................................192
Bulb Specification Chart...........................195
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................197
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................198
Cleaning Products
.......................................198
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................198
Waxing..............................................................199
Cleaning the Engine....................................199
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
.........................................................200
Cleaning the Interior
..................................200
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................201
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................201
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............202
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................202
Vehicle Storage............................................202
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................205
Tire Care
..........................................................207
Using Summer Tires
....................................221
Using Snow Chains.....................................222
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........223
Changing a Road Wheel............................227
Technical Specifications............................231
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................233
Engine Specifications -
3.7L.....................233
Motorcraft Parts -
3.5L Ecoboost™......234
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................235
Vehicle Identification Number................236
Vehicle Certification Label........................237 Transmission Code Designation.............237
Capacities and Specifications -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................238
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....242
Audio System
General Information....................................247
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................248
Digital Radio
..................................................250
Satellite Radio
..............................................253
USB Port
.........................................................255
SYNC™
General Information...................................256
Using Voice Recognition...........................258
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........260
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......272
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................277
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................286
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................294
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information
.......296
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........299
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
.............................................302
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........305
Appendices
End User License Agreement..................316
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Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to
have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning
lamp is also illuminated. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 131).
Brake System It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake with the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by an authorized
dealer. 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. 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 192).
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 181).
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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 107).
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 an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately. The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch on the
ignition before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See
Emission Control
System (page 107). Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See
Using Stability
Control (page 123).
Stability Control Off It illuminates when you switch
the system off. It goes out when
you switch the system back on
or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control
(page 123).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
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If the service engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does
not work, you may need to have
the vehicle serviced. See On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD-II).
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, your vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing.
If the vehicle ’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for
I/M testing.
The OBD-II system monitors the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days. If
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, you
may need to perform the following driving
cycle consisting of mixed city and highway
driving:
Drive on an expressway or highway for a
steady 15 minutes, followed by 20 minutes
of stop-and-go driving with at least four
30-second idle periods. Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight
hours without starting the engine. Then,
start the engine and complete the above
driving cycle. The engine must warm up to
its normal operating temperature. Once
started, do not turn off the engine until the
above driving cycle is complete. If the
vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, you
will have to repeat the above driving cycle.
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1. Remove the wiper blade.
2. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,
have the aim of the headlamp beam
checked by an authorized dealer. 8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high
beam bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line
of the headlamp high beam bulb. Refer to
the graphic below step 4.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.
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REMOVING A HEADLAMP
To gain access to the headlamp securing
bolts and to remove the headlamp
assembly, you must first remove the front
fascia and front bumper assemblies. We
recommend you see an authorized dealer.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
Switch the lamps and the ignition off.
Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.
Bulbs become hot when in use. Let
them cool down before you remove
them.
Use the correct specification bulb. See
Bulb Specification Chart (page 195).
Install in the reverse order unless otherwise
stated. Headlamp
Headlamp high beam.
A
Front direction indicator.
B
Front Direction Indicator 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Headlamp High Beam 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass. Front Fog Lamp (If Equipped)
1. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully remove the
housing cover.
Note: To remove push pins, use a
flat-bladed screwdriver to pull up the center
release pin.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Do not touch the bulb glass.
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Rear Direction Indicator and
Reversing Lamp
1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Use a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, to carefully remove the
screw covers.
3. Remove the retaining bolts from the lamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5.
Release the wire from the securing clip.
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Front side marker lamps.
• Daytime running lamps. If Equipped.
• Headlamp low beam.
• Rear side marker lamp.
• Brake and rear lamp.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
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