Autolamps........................................................59
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................60
Daytime Running Lamps............................60
Direction Indicators........................................61
Interior Lamps..................................................61
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................63
Exterior Mirrors................................................64
Interior Mirror
...................................................65
Sun Visors
.........................................................66
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................67
Warning Lamps and Indicators................68
Audible Warnings and Indicators...............71
Information Displays
General Information......................................73
Information Messages..................................76
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................86
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................87
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................88
Cabin Air Filter.................................................89
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................90
Head Restraints
..............................................90
Manual Seats
...................................................92
Power Seats
.....................................................93
Rear Seats.........................................................93
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
.................................95 Storage Compartments
Center Console
...............................................96
Overhead Console
.........................................96
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
......................................97
Ignition Switch.................................................97
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................97
Engine Block Heater.....................................99
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................101
Fuel Quality
....................................................102
Fuel Quality -
E85........................................102
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................103
Running Out of Fuel....................................103
Refueling.........................................................104
Fuel Consumption
.......................................106
Emission Control System..........................107
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................110
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................112
Brakes
General Information
.....................................119
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................119
Parking Brake.................................................120
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................121
Using Traction Control.................................121
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
.................................122
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Using Stability Control................................123
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................124
Rear Parking Aid............................................124
Rear View Camera
........................................125
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................129
Using Cruise Control
....................................129
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System
................131
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................133
Steering............................................................136
Load Carrying
Rear Loadspace Hatches
...........................137
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................137
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
..................137
Load Limit
.......................................................138
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................146
Recommended Towing Weights
.............147
Essential Towing Checks
...........................148
Transporting the Vehicle...........................150
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L..............................151
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................153
Economical Driving
......................................153
Driving Through Water
................................154
Floor Mats
.......................................................154
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................156
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................157 Fuel Shutoff....................................................157
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................158
Post-Crash Alert System...........................160
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................161
In California (U.S. Only).............................162
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................163
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................163
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.........................................................164
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................165
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................165
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
.............................................................166
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
............................167
Changing a Fuse............................................175
Maintenance
General Information....................................176
Opening and Closing the Hood................177
Under Hood Overview.................................179
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................180
Engine Oil Check..........................................180
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................180
Engine Coolant Check.................................181
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.......................................185
Brake Fluid Check........................................186
Power Steering Fluid Check......................187
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................187
Fuel Filter
.........................................................187
Changing the 12V Battery..........................187
Checking the Wiper Blades......................189
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................189
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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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Then...
If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
You and the front seat passenger buckle
your safety belts before you switch the
ignition on or less than 1– 2 minutes elapse
after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes
or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your safety belts.
You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your safety belts before your vehicle
reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1–
2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition
on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a
warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes
or until you and the front seat passenger
buckle your safety belts.
The safety belt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than 1–
2 minutes
elapse after you switch the ignition on...
Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature WARNING
While the system allows you to
switch this feature off, the intent of
the system is to remind you to wear
your safety belt to improve your chance to
survive an accident. We recommend you
leave the system switched on for yourself
and others who may use the vehicle. Note:
The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Read Steps 1–4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure. Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
vehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about 1 minute). After Step
2, wait an additional 5 seconds before
proceeding with Step 3. Once you start
Step 3, you must complete the
procedure within 60 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt four times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the safety belt warning
light turns on.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
•
Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle
doors.
• Unlock the doors without actively using
a key or remote control (intelligent
access only).
• Remotely open the power liftgate (if
equipped).
• Remotely start or stop the engine and
user pre-set features (if equipped).
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft system.
• Activate the panic alarm.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers •
structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems. If the frequencies are
jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL
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Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime
Sounds when you have not moved the
transmission selector lever to position P.
A message will be shown in the display.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 223).
LOW Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 223).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 223).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 121).
Traction Control Off
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 121).
Traction Control On
Transmission Action
Message
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.See
Automatic Transmission (page 110).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
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Action
Message
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.
Press Brake Pedal
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt-
Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup Off
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