We recommend that you wash your vehiclewith a sponge and lukewarm watercontaining a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
Note:Do not scrape the headlamp lensesor use abrasives, alcoholic solvents orchemical solvents to clean them.
Note:Do not wipe the headlamps whenthey are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
Note:Do not scrape the inside of the rearwindow or use abrasives or chemicalsolvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a dampchamois leather to clean the inside of therear window.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim
Note:Do not use abrasives or chemicalsolvents. Use soapy water.
Note:Do not apply cleaning product to hotsurfaces and do not leave cleaning producton chrome surfaces for a period of timeexceeding that which is recommended.
Note:Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may causedamage over a period of time.
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics (If
Equipped)
Hand washing your vehicle is preferredhowever, pressure washing may be usedunder the following conditions:
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F(82°C).
•Use a spray with a 40° wide sprayangle pattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to yourvehicle's surface.
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
Body Paintwork Preservation
We recommend that you wax thepaintwork once or twice a year.
Note:Do not polish your vehicle in strongsunshine.
Note:Do not allow polish to touch plasticsurfaces. It could be difficult to remove.
Note:Do not apply polish to the windshieldor rear window. This could cause the wipersto become noisy and they may not clear thewindow properly.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect yourcar's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park yourvehicle in a shaded area out of directsunlight. Always wash your vehicle beforeapplying wax.
•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................109About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................162ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................163Accessories....................................................437Exterior style........................................................437Interior style..........................................................437Lifestyle..................................................................437Peace of mind.....................................................437AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Active Park Assist.........................................170Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace...................................................................171Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........172Troubleshooting the System..........................173Using Active Park Assist...................................170Adjusting the Headlamps.........................236Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................237Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................236Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68Airbag Disposal..............................................46Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................109Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............244AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm.........................................67Ambient Lighting.............................................77Anti-Theft Alarm............................................67Arming the Alarm.................................................67Disarming the Alarm...........................................67Appendices....................................................459Apps.................................................................409.................................................................................409SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................411At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91Automatic Transmission WarningChime...................................................................91Engine On Warning Chime.................................91
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................91Key in Ignition Warning Chime.........................91Keyless Warning Alert .........................................91Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................91Audio Control..................................................68Seek, Next or Previous.......................................69Audio System................................................289General Information.........................................289Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Satellite Radio...........................................298Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD..................................................................290Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD..................................................293Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...........................................................294Menu Structure..................................................296Autolamps.........................................................74Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................75Automatic Climate Control......................109Dual Zone Temperature Control.....................111Single Zone Temperature Control.................110Smart Zone.............................................................111Temperature Control..........................................110Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133Automatic Transmission...........................159Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................160If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................161Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission.............................159Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................232Autowipers.........................................................71Auxiliary Power Points................................126110 Volt AC Power Point...................................12612 Volt DC Power Point.....................................126Locations...............................................................126
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................233Blind Spot Information System...............179Switching the System Off and On................181System Errors......................................................180Using the System................................................179
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Body Styling Kits..........................................254Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222Booster Seats..................................................25Types of Booster Seats......................................26Brake Fluid Check........................................232Brakes...............................................................162General Information..........................................162Breaking-In.....................................................194Bulb Specification Chart...........................242
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................113California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications...............286Specifications.....................................................286Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247Center Console..............................................128Changing a Bulb...........................................238Replacing Fog, Park and Direction IndicatorBulbs..................................................................239Replacing Headlamp Bulbs...........................238Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb............241Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail LampBulbs...................................................................241Replacing Tail, Brake and DirectionIndicator Bulbs..............................................240Replacing the Center High Mounted BrakeLamp Bulbs.....................................................242Changing a Fuse..........................................220Fuses......................................................................220Changing the 12V Battery.........................233Changing the Engine Air Filter................244Air Cleaner Assembly Components...........244Installing the Engine Air FilterElement............................................................246Removing the Engine Air FilterElement............................................................245Changing the Wiper Blades.....................235Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................236Changing the Windshield WiperBlades...............................................................235Service Position..................................................235Charging the High Voltage Battery........153Charge Port...........................................................156
Charging.................................................................156Charging Equipment..........................................153Disconnecting the Charging Coupler..........158Locking the Charging Coupler........................157Waiting to Charge...............................................157Checking MyKey System Status...............55MyKey Distance....................................................55Number of Admin Keys......................................55Number of MyKeys..............................................55Checking the Wiper Blades......................234Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................36Child Restraint Positioning..........................27Child Safety.......................................................18General Information.............................................18Child Safety Locks.........................................28Left-Hand Side......................................................29Right-Hand Side...................................................29Cleaning Leather Seats.............................252Cleaning Products........................................247Materials................................................................247Cleaning the Engine....................................249Cleaning the Exterior...................................247Body Paintwork Preservation.......................248Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................248Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................248Cleaning the Headlamps................................248Cleaning the Rear Window............................248Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens..........................251Cleaning the Interior...................................250Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headlinersand Floor Mats...............................................250Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screensand Radio Screens........................................251Leather Interior...................................................250Rear Windows......................................................251Seatbelts..............................................................250Storage Compartments, Cup Holders andAshtrays.............................................................251Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................250Cleaning the Wheels..................................252Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................249Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53Climate Control............................................109
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Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................79Blind Spot Information System.......................81Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..............................80Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................80Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79Puddle Lamps.......................................................80Signal Indicator Mirrors.....................................80
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................32Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255Floor Mats.......................................................195Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................76Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................439Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................440Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................439Front Fog Lamps............................................76Front Parking Aid..........................................169Front Passenger Sensing System............40Fuel and Refueling.......................................142Fuel Consumption.......................................148Calculating Fuel Economy..............................148Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................148Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................144Fuel Filter........................................................233Fuel Quality.....................................................143Choosing the Right Fuel...................................143Fuel Freshness Mode........................................143Fuel Shutoff...................................................198Fuses...................................................................211Fuse Specification Chart.............................211Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel.............217Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........214Power Distribution Box......................................211Pre-Fuse Box.........................................................211
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges...............................................................84Left Information Display....................................84Right Information Display.................................86General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................47Intelligent Access..................................................47General Maintenance Information........441Multi-point Inspection.....................................444Owner Checks and Services..........................443Protecting Your Investment............................441Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................441Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................441Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................207Getting the Services You Need..............204Away From Home.............................................204Global Opening...............................................79Opening the Windows........................................79
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................163Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................236Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................238Head Restraints..............................................114Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................115Heated Seats.................................................120Heated Windows and Mirrors....................112Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................113Heated Rear Window.........................................112HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................109High Voltage Battery Cut-OffSwitch............................................................158High Voltage Battery....................................151General Information...........................................151Hill Start Assist..............................................163Switching the System On and Off...............164
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Using Hill Start Assist.......................................164Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................111Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................112Defrosting and Defogging the WindowsQuickly.................................................................112General Hints..........................................................111Heating the Interior Quickly.............................112Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........112Recommended Settings for Heating............112Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................112Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................163Home Screen.................................................357Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions.....................................................140Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135Battery:...................................................................136Braking:...................................................................136Driving:....................................................................135Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136Engine:....................................................................136Starting:..................................................................135Stopping:................................................................135Transmission Operation:..................................135
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Ignition Switch...............................................129In California (U.S. Only)............................205Information Display Control.......................70Multimedia Controls...........................................70Information Displays.....................................92General Information............................................92Information Messages.................................101AdvanceTrac®......................................................101Alarm........................................................................101Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage)............................................................102Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System....................................................103Doors.......................................................................103Fuel..........................................................................103Hill Start Assist...................................................104Keys and Intelligent Access............................104
Maintenance........................................................105MyKey.....................................................................106Park Aid..................................................................106Park Brake..............................................................107Power Steering....................................................107Remote Start........................................................107Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................107Transmission........................................................108Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................24Instrument Cluster........................................84Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Interior Lamp..............................................76Front Interior Lamp - With PanoramaRoof.......................................................................77Rear Interior Lamp................................................77Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................199Jump Starting.....................................................200Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................199Removing the Jumper Cables......................200
K
Keyless Starting............................................129Ignition Modes.....................................................130Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Lighting Control...............................................74Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................74Lighting...............................................................74Load Carrying.................................................186
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Receiving Calls....................................................378Smartphone Connectivity..............................379Text Messaging...................................................379Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137ECO Cruise............................................................138EV Modes...............................................................137Fuel Freshness.....................................................139Low Engine Use...................................................139Plug-in Power Mode and HybridMode...................................................................137Post-Crash Alert System..........................203Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................57Power Liftgate.................................................62Hands-Free Feature............................................64Obstacle Detection.............................................64Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................62Setting the Liftgate Open Height...................63Stopping the Liftgate Movement...................63Power Seats.....................................................117Power Lumbar......................................................119Power Steering Fluid Check.....................232Power Windows..............................................78Accessory Delay....................................................79Bounce-Back.........................................................78One-Touch Down.................................................78One-Touch Up.......................................................78Window Lock.........................................................78Protecting the Environment........................15
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................168Rear Seat Armrest........................................120Rear Seats........................................................119Folding the Seatback ........................................119Unfolding the Seatback....................................119Rear Under Floor Storage.........................186Rear View Camera........................................174Using the Rear View Camera System..........174Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................174Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73Rear Window Washer.........................................73Rear Window Wiper.............................................73Refueling..........................................................145Easy Fuel™ Capless System..........................145
Remote Control...............................................47Car Finder................................................................49Integrated Keyhead Transmitters ..................47Intelligent Access Key........................................48Remote Start (If Equipped).............................50Replacing the Battery.........................................48Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................50Remote Start...................................................113Automatic Settings.............................................113Removing a Headlamp..............................238Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............252Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl..............................................................51Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................209Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................209Roadside Assistance...................................197Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................197Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage.................198Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................198Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................197Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................197Roadside Emergencies...............................197Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................194Running Out of Fuel....................................144Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................144Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................144
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Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions.......................................142
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