Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................373
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 374
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only).................................................................. 373
Exterior Mirrors................................................76
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 76
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 76
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 77
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 77
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................264
Floor Mats
.......................................................210
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 66
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................140
Fuel Consumption
........................................145
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 145
Filling the Tank..................................................... 145
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Filter
........................................................249
Fuel Quality......................................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 141
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel Vehicles.............................................................. 141
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................213
Fuses................................................................224
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................224
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 229
Power Distribution Box.................................... 224G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener............127
Gauges...............................................................80 Fuel Gauge............................................................... 81
Information Display.............................................. 81
Type 1........................................................................\
80
Type 2........................................................................\
81
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................43
Intelligent Access................................................. 43
General Maintenance Information........375 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 377
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 376
Protecting Your Investment........................... 375
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 375
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 375
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................220
Getting the Services You Need................217 Away From Home............................................... 217
Global Opening
...............................................76
Opening the Windows........................................ 76
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 160
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................213
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 252
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................71
Head Restraints.............................................116
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 117
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 118
Heated Seats
..................................................124
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 124
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................65
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 114
Heated Rear Window......................................... 114
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 106
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate...........................................................112
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 113
General Hints......................................................... 112
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling............113
Recommended Settings for Heating............113
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 114
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................159
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
I
Ignition Switch...............................................134
In California (U.S. Only).............................218
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays
....................................86
General Information........................................... 86Information Messages
.................................95
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 95
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 96
Alarm........................................................................\
96
All Wheel Drive...................................................... 97
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 96
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 96
Battery and Charging System.......................... 97
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 98
Brake System........................................................ 98
Collision Warning System................................. 99
Doors and Locks................................................... 99
Driver Alert.............................................................. 99
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 99
Keys and Intelligent Access........................... 100
Lane Keeping System....................................... 100
Maintenance......................................................... 101
MyKey...................................................................... 101
Park Aid.................................................................. 102
Passenger Sensing System Message.........102
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Reminder Messages.......................................... 102
Remote Start....................................................... 103
Seats....................................................................... 103
Starting System.................................................. 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 104
Transmission........................................................ 104
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps............................................. 20
Instrument Cluster
........................................80
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Interior Lamps
..................................................73
Front Row Map Lamps....................................... 73
Second Row Map Lamps.................................. 74
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................59
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 78
Introduction.........................................................7
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Roadside Assistance...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................142
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 142
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 142
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions......................................140
Satellite Radio...............................................319
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 320
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............320
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 320
Troubleshooting.................................................. 321
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........383
Scheduled Maintenance...........................375
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats
..................................................................116
Security...............................................................61
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position...................116
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 283Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................381
Exceptions............................................................ 382
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 173
Stability Control
............................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 134
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................135
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 137
Failure to Start...................................................... 137
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................138
Important Ventilating Information...............138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 137
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 135
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 136
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........134 General Information.......................................... 134
Steering.............................................................191 Electric Power Steering..................................... 191
Steering Wheel
...............................................63
Storage Compartments.............................133
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 79
Sun Shades
......................................................78
Sun Visors.........................................................78
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 78
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................342
911 Assist............................................................... 342
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)................................................... 346
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 344
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 350
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Using Stability Control...............................163
Using Summer Tires...................................283
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................352
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 357
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 352
Media Menu Features...................................... 355
Media Voice Commands................................ 354
System Settings................................................. 359
What's Playing?................................................. 353
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............329
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 333
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 338
Making a Call....................................................... 332
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 329
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................330
Phone Options during an Active Call.........332
Phone Voice Commands................................ 330
Receiving Calls.................................................... 332
System Settings................................................. 339
Text Messaging................................................... 336
Using Traction Control.................................161 Switching the System Off................................ 161
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 161
Using a Switch...................................................... 161
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 161
Using Voice Recognition...........................326 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 326
System Interaction and Feedback...............327
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................220
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................257
General Information.......................................... 257
Vehicle Certification Label
......................300
Vehicle Identification Number...............299 Vehicle Storage
.............................................262
Battery................................................................... 263
Body........................................................................\
262
Brakes.................................................................... 263
Cooling system................................................... 263
Engine.................................................................... 262
Fuel system.......................................................... 263
General.................................................................. 262
Miscellaneous..................................................... 263
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................263
Tires........................................................................\
263
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 106
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............299
Voice Control
...................................................65
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................82
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 82
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 82
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 82
Battery...................................................................... 82
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 82
Brake System......................................................... 83
Cruise Control........................................................ 83
Direction Indicator............................................... 83
Door Ajar.................................................................. 83
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 83
Engine Oil................................................................ 83
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 83
Front Airbag............................................................ 83
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 83
Heads Up Display................................................ 84
High Beam.............................................................. 84
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 84
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 84
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 84
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 84
Parking Lamps...................................................... 84
Powertrain Fault................................................... 84
Service Engine Soon........................................... 84
Stability Control................................................... 85
Stability Control Off............................................ 85
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
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