
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es. See Engine Oil Check (page 308). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,
the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
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Engine Oil Check.........................................308
Adding Engine Oil..............................................308
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™......307
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L...........................308
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™....................................................370
Drivebelt Routing................................................370
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
........................371
Drivebelt Routing.................................................371
Entertainment................................................422 AM/FM Radio.......................................................423
Bluetooth Audio..................................................444
CD........................................................................\
...438
SD Card Slot and USB Port..............................440
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..............431
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information....................................444
Environment......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................195 Essential Towing Checks
............................
264
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................265
Hitches..................................................................264
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................265
Safety Chains......................................................264
Trailer Brakes.......................................................264
Trailer Lamps.......................................................264
When Towing a Trailer......................................265
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
.....................496
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................497
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)............................496
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................101
Auto-dimming Feature.......................................103
Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................102
Blind Spot Information System........................104
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................102
Heated Exterior Mirrors ....................................103
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror.............................103
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................103
Memory Mirrors ..................................................103
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................101
Signal Indicator Mirrors .....................................103 F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................34
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt...................................37
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.......................38
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................35
Using a Sliding Clip..............................................34
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............35
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit.............................336
Floor Mats
........................................................271
Front Parking Aid.........................................206
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................207
Front Passenger Sensing System
..............46
Fuel and Refueling........................................173
Fuel Consumption.........................................178
Calculating Fuel Economy................................179
Filling the Tank.....................................................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................175
Fuel Filter.........................................................316
Fuel Quality
.....................................................174
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................174
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................273
Fuses...............................................................284
Fuse Specification Chart
............................284
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........295
Power Distribution Box.....................................284
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Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............158
Gauges.............................................................107 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............109
Fuel Gauge...........................................................108
Information Display.............................................108
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................55
Intelligent Access.................................................55
General Maintenance Information...........499 Multi-Point Inspection.......................................502
Owner Checks and Services............................
501
Protecting Your Investment.............................499
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................499
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................499
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................280
Getting the Services You Need
.................277
Away From Home...............................................277
Global Opening and Closing
.......................101
Closing the Windows..........................................101
Opening the Windows........................................101
Glove Box
........................................................165
Manual Entry.........................................................165 H
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................273
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94
Head Restraints
.............................................145
Front seat manual head restraints..................146
Rear seat center head restraint.......................147
Rear seat outboard head restraints................147
Heated Seats..................................................154 Front Seats............................................................154
Rear Seats.............................................................155
Heated Steering Wheel................................86
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................143 Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................143
Heated Rear Window.........................................143
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................140
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................142
Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................
143
General Hints........................................................142
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................
142
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............143
Recommended Settings for Heating..............142
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................143
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................194 Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................278
Information Display Control
.........................85
Cluster Display Control Features.....................85
Information Displays
......................................114
General Information.............................................114
Information.....................................................455 911 Assist...............................................................464
Alerts......................................................................464
Calendar...............................................................464
Sirius Travel Link.................................................462
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only)..................................................................456
Vehicle Health Report.......................................467
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Information Messages..................................121
Active Park.............................................................121
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................122
AdvanceTrac ™.......................................................123
Airbag.....................................................................123
Alarm......................................................................123
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................124
AWD........................................................................\
124
Battery and Charging System..........................125
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................126
Collision Warning System..................................127
Doors and Locks..................................................127
Driver Alert............................................................128
Fuel........................................................................\
.128
Hill Start Assist.....................................................129
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................129
Lane Keeping System........................................130
Maintenance..........................................................131
MyKey.....................................................................132
Park Aid..................................................................133
Park Brake.............................................................133
Power Steering.....................................................134
Remote Start.........................................................135
Seats.......................................................................135
Starting System ...................................................135
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................136
Traction Control...................................................136 Transmission.....................................................137
Installing Child Seats......................................18 Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................24
Using Tether Straps..............................................25
Instrument Cluster.........................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................93
Interior Lamps..................................................97 Front Interior Lamp...............................................98
Rear Interior Lamp................................................99
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................104
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................274 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................275
Jump Starting......................................................275
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................274
Removing the Jumper Cables.........................276
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................76
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............76 Keyless Starting.............................................167
Ignition Modes......................................................167
Keys and Remote Controls..........................55
L
Lane Keeping System
.................................232
Switching the System On and Off..................233
Lighting Control
................................................91
Headlamp Flasher................................................92
High Beams............................................................92
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information..............................................91
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers................251
Load Carrying
................................................249
Load Limit........................................................251 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................260
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer
.................................................................251
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P
Parking Aids..................................................205
Principle of Operation.......................................205
Passive Anti-Theft System............................80 SecuriLock®............................................................80
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................80
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................43
Phone..............................................................445 Making Calls........................................................448
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones....................447
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................446
Phone Menu Options........................................449
Phone Settings....................................................453
Phone Voice Commands..................................454
Receiving Calls....................................................449
Text Messaging....................................................451
Post-Crash Alert System
.............................276
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................67 Power Liftgate
..................................................73
Hands-Free Feature.............................................76
Obstacle Detection...............................................75
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.....................73
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................75
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................
75
Power Seats....................................................148 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion
........................................................................\
.....150
Power Lumbar......................................................150
Power Windows.............................................100 Accessory Delay...................................................101
Bounce-Back........................................................100
One-Touch Down................................................100
One-Touch Up......................................................100
Window Lock.........................................................101
Pre-Collision Assist......................................243 Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........244
Protecting the Environment
..........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................206 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................
206
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................157
Rear Seats
.......................................................153
Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................153 Rear Under Floor Storage..........................249
Cargo Management System............................249
In-floor storage - second row..........................
249
Rear View Camera
........................................217
Using the Rear View Camera System............217
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................217
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............89 Rear Window Washer..........................................90
Rear Window Wiper.............................................89
Recommended Towing Weights..............262
Reduced Engine Performance..................269
Refueling..........................................................176 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................
177
Remote Control...............................................56 Car Finder...............................................................57
Intelligent Access Key.........................................56
Memory Feature....................................................59
Remote Start...........................................................57
Replacing the Battery..........................................56
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................57
Remote Start...................................................144 Automatic Settings..............................................144
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..................331
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Replacement Parts Recommendation........12
Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................283
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
......282
Roadside Assistance...................................272
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................273
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................273
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................272
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................272
Roadside Emergencies
...............................272
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................251
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................269
Running Out of Fuel
......................................175
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container...........................................................175
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................175 S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment....................38
Safety Belt Minder..........................................40
Belt-Minder™...........................................................40
Safety Belts
.......................................................33
Principle of Operation..........................................33
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................39
Conditions of operation......................................39
Safety Canopy™................................................51
Safety Precautions........................................173
Scheduled Maintenance Record
................511
Scheduled Maintenance............................499
Seats.................................................................145
Security.............................................................80
Settings...........................................................403 Clock......................................................................403
Display...................................................................404
Settings..................................................................410
Sound....................................................................406
Vehicle...................................................................407
Side Airbags
.....................................................50
Side Sensing System...................................207 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Sitting in the Correct Position....................145
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................358 Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...........................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................507
Exceptions.............................................................510
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................223
Stability Control
............................................202
Principle of Operation.......................................202
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................168 Automatic Engine Shutdown............................
170
Failure to Start......................................................169
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....................171
Important Ventilating Information.....................171
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................170
Vehicles with Keyless Start...............................168
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............167 General Information............................................167
Steering..........................................................242 Electric Power Steering....................................242
Steering Wheel................................................83
Storage Compartments
...............................165
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................224
Blocked Sensor..................................................229
Changing the Set Speed..................................227
Detection Issues.................................................228
Disengaging the System..................................227
Following a Vehicle...........................................225
Hilly Condition Usage........................................227
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..............
227
Overriding the System......................................227
Resuming the Set Speed..................................227
Setting a Speed..................................................225
Setting the Gap Distance.................................226
Switching the System Off.................................228
Switching the System On.................................
224
Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............230
System Not Available........................................229
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................188 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................188
Using Cruise Control...................................223 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................
224
Switching Cruise Control On...........................223
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................65
Using Snow Chains......................................358
Using Stability Control................................204 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
(RSC®)...............................................................204 Using Summer Tires
....................................358
Using Traction Control................................200 Switching the System Off.................................200
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......200
Using a Switch....................................................200
Using the Information Display Controls.......200
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).............................................280
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................325
General Information...........................................325
Vehicle Certification Label.........................374
Vehicle Identification Number
...................374
Vehicle Storage............................................332
Battery...................................................................333
Body.......................................................................332
Brakes....................................................................333
Cooling system...................................................333
Engine...................................................................332
Fuel system..........................................................332
General..................................................................332
Miscellaneous......................................................333
Removing Vehicle From Storage....................
333
Tires.......................................................................333
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................140 VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number...............374
Voice Control
...................................................85
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................109
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................109
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................109
Autohold Active...................................................109
Autohold Unavailable........................................109
Automatic High Beam Control.........................109
Battery.....................................................................110
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................110
Brake System........................................................110
Cruise Control.......................................................110
Direction Indicator................................................110
Door Ajar................................................................110
Electric Park Brake...............................................110
Engine Coolant Temperature............................110
Engine Oil................................................................111
Fasten Safety Belt.................................................111
Front Airbag............................................................111
Heads Up Display..................................................111
High Beam...............................................................111
Hood Ajar................................................................111
Liftgate Ajar.............................................................111
Low Beam Malfunction Warning........................
111
Low Fuel Level.......................................................111
Low Tire Pressure Warning.................................111
Low Washer Fluid.................................................112
Parking Lamps.......................................................112 Powertrain Fault...............................................112
Service Engine Soon...........................................112
Stability Control.....................................................112
Stability Control Off..............................................113
Washer Fluid Check......................................315
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................325
See: Wipers and Washers...................................87
Waxing............................................................326
Welcome Lighting
...........................................97
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363
Wheels and Tires
..........................................334
General Information...........................................334
Technical Specifications...................................368
Windows and Mirrors
...................................100
Windshield Washers......................................89
Front Camera Washer..........................................89
Windshield Wipers..........................................87 Intermittent Wipe...................................................87
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................87
Wipers and Washers......................................87
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle.........................266
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