Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions....................................................140
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................142
Fuel Quality.....................................................143
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................144
Running Out of Fuel....................................144
Refueling..........................................................145
Fuel Consumption.......................................148
Emission Control System..........................149
High Voltage Battery
General Information.....................................151
Charging the High Voltage Battery........153
High Voltage Battery Cut-OffSwitch...........................................................158
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Brakes
General Information....................................162
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................163
Parking Brake.................................................163
Hill Start Assist..............................................163
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Traction Control................................165
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................166
Using Stability Control................................167
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................168
Rear Parking Aid...........................................168
Front Parking Aid..........................................169
Active Park Assist.........................................170
Rear View Camera........................................174
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................177
Using Cruise Control.....................................177
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System...............179
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................181
Steering............................................................184
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................186
Luggage Covers.............................................186
Load Limit........................................................187
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......192
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Economical Driving......................................194
Driving Through Water................................195
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................197
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Fuel Shutoff...................................................198
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............201
Post-Crash Alert System..........................203
Transporting the Vehicle...........................203
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............204
In California (U.S. Only)............................205
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4. Pull the manual fuel filler door releaselever.
5. Switch the ignition off and refuel yourvehicle within 20 minutes. If more than20 minutes is required, fully close thefuel filler door and repeat theprocedure.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank after running out of fuel. Included inthe advertised capacity is an emptyreserve. The empty reserve is anunspecified amount of fuel that remainsin the fuel tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
Filling the Fuel Tank
For consistent results when refueling:
•Turn the ignition off before fueling; aninaccurate reading results if the engineis left running.
•Use the same fill rate(low-medium-high) each time the tankis filled.
•Allow no more than one automaticshut-off when refueling.
Results are most accurate when the fillingmethod is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during thefirst 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this isyour engine’s break-in period). A moreaccurate measurement is obtained after2,000 mi (3,200 km) to 3,000 mi(4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequencyof fill ups or fuel gauge readings are notaccurate ways to measure fuel economy.
1.Fill the fuel tank completely and recordthe initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, recordthe amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fueltank and record the current odometerreading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer readingfrom the current odometer reading.
To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply theliters used by 100, then divide by kilometerstraveled. To calculate MPG (miles pergallon) fuel consumption, divide milestraveled by gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month andrecord the type of driving (city or highway).This provides an accurate estimate of yourvehicle's fuel economy under currentdriving conditions. Keeping records duringsummer and winter will show howtemperature impacts fuel economy.
Conditions
•Heavily loading your vehicle reducesfuel economy.
•Carrying unnecessary weight in yourvehicle may reduce fuel economy.
•Adding certain accessories to yourvehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbarsor light bars, running boards and skiracks may reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol maylower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures.
•Fuel economy may decrease whendriving short distances.
•You will get better fuel economy whendriving on flat terrain than when drivingon hilly terrain.
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To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button then when prompted say:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, youcan press the voice button and speak commands specific to theapp, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
mobile (apps |applications)
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.help
SYNC Mobile App Voice Commands
The following voice commands are always available:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
SYNC prompts you to say the name of anapp to start it on SYNC.mobile (apps | applications)
SYNC lists all of the currently availablemobile apps.list [mobile] (apps | applications)
Searches your connected mobile device forSYNC-compatible mobile apps.find [new] [mobile] (apps | applications)
help
You can say the name of a mobile app at any time to start the mobile app on SYNC.
App Permissions
App permissions are organized by groups.You can grant these group permissionsindividually. You can change a permissiongroup status any time when not driving, byusing the settings menu.
When you launch an app using SYNC, thesystem may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example:
•To allow your vehicle to provide vehicleinformation to the app such as, but notlimited to: Fuel level, fuel economy, fuelconsumption, engine speed, rainsensor, odometer, VIN, externaltemperature, gear position, tirepressure, and head lamp status.
•To allow your vehicle to provide drivingcharacteristic information such as, butnot limited to: MyKey, seat belt status,engine revolutions per minute, gearposition, braking events, steering wheelangle, and accelerator pedal position.
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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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