Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance, andit is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under-inflationhas not reached the level to triggerillumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequencewill continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be ableto detect or signal low tire pressure asintended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternatetires or wheels on the vehicle that preventthe TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:
•This device may not cause harmfulinterference.
•This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changing Tires With a TirePressure Monitoring System
Note:Each road tire is equipped with a tirepressure sensor located inside the wheeland tire assembly cavity. The pressuresensor is attached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by the tire and isnot visible unless the tire is removed. Takecare when changing the tire to avoiddamaging the sensor
You should always have your tires servicedby an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (atleast monthly) using an accurate tiregauge. See Inflating Your Tires in thischapter.
Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring systemmeasures pressure in your four road tiresand sends the tire pressure readings toyour vehicle. The low tire pressure warninglight will turn on if the tire pressure issignificantly low. Once the light isilluminated, your tires are under-inflatedand need to be inflated to themanufacturer’s recommended tirepressure. Even if the light turns on and ashort time later turns off, your tire pressurestill needs to be checked.
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Customer action requiredPossible causeLow tire pressurewarning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pres-sure. See Inflating your tires in thischapter. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommended pressureas shown on the Tire Label (located onthe edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),the vehicle must be driven for at leasttwo minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)before the light turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflatedSolid warning light
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireassembly and reinstall it on the vehicleto restore system function. For adescription on how the system functions,see When your temporary spare tireis installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and thespare tire is not in use but the lightremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireassembly and reinstall it on the vehicleto restore system function. For adescription on how the system functions,see When your temporary spare tireis installed in this section.
Spare tire in useFlashing warninglight
If the tires are properly inflated and thespare tire is not in use but the lightremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as ata gas station or in your garage), the tirepressure monitoring system may notrespond immediately to the air added toyour tires.
It may take up to two minutes of drivingover 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turnoff after you have filled your tires to therecommended inflation pressure
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How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure
The tire pressure monitoring systemmonitors tire pressure in each pneumatictire. While driving in a normal manner, atypical passenger tire inflation pressuremay increase about 2–4 psi (14–28 kPa)from a cold start situation. If the vehicle isstationary overnight with the outsidetemperature significantly lower than thedaytime temperature, the tire pressure maydecrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected bythe tire pressure monitoring system asbeing significantly lower than therecommended inflation pressure andactivate the system warning light for lowtire pressure. If the low tire pressurewarning light is on, visually check each tireto verify that no tire is flat. If one or moretires are flat, repair as necessary. Checkthe air pressure in the road tires. If any tireis under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicleto the nearest location where air can beadded to the tires. Inflate all the tires tothe recommended inflation pressure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mountingsurfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come offwhile your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.
Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size
100 (135)M12 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Fordrecommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after anywheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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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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Satellite Radio..............................................303Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................304Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............303SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................303Troubleshooting................................................304Scheduled Maintenance Record...........449Scheduled Maintenance...........................441Seatbelt Extension........................................36Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelt Reminder........................................34Belt-Minder™........................................................34Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Conditions of operation.....................................34Seats...................................................................114Security..............................................................66Settings............................................................412911 Assist................................................................417Ambient Lighting...............................................422Bluetooth...............................................................414Clock........................................................................414Display...................................................................424General...................................................................421Media Player.........................................................413Mobile Apps........................................................420Navigation.............................................................418Phone......................................................................414Radio........................................................................417Sound......................................................................412Valet Mode...........................................................424Vehicle....................................................................422Voice Control.......................................................424Wi-Fi........................................................................422Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position...................114Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................276Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................447Exceptions...........................................................448
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................177Stability Control............................................166Principle of Operation......................................166Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................129Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................130Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................132Important Ventilating Information...............132Switching Off the Vehicle When It IsMoving................................................................132Switching Off the Vehicle When It IsStationary..........................................................131Vehicles with an Ignition Key.........................130Vehicles with Keyless Start............................130Starting and Stopping the Engine..........129General Information..........................................129Steering............................................................184Electric Power Steering....................................184Steering Wheel...............................................68Storage Compartments.............................128Sun Shades......................................................82Bounce-Back.........................................................82Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........82Sun Shade Relearning........................................82Sun Visors.........................................................82Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................82Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3........................................................344General Information.........................................344SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................425SYNC™ Applications and Services.......322911 Assist...............................................................322SYNC Mobile Apps............................................324SYNC™...........................................................306General Information.........................................306SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................336
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate............................................61See: Power Liftgate.............................................62Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............282
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