2017 FORD E SERIES steering

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................5
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
Data Recording..................................................7
California Proposition 65...............................9
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Ford Credit
...........................................................9
Replacement Parts Recommendation......................................10
Special Notices
................................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Environment
Protecting the Environment
........................13
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................14
Installing Child Restraints............................15
Booster Seats
...................................................19
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................21
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................23
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................24
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................26
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................26
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................27
Seatbelt Extension.........................................27
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation
..................................28
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................29
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........34
Airbag Disposal
...............................................34 Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................35
Remote Control..............................................35
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................37
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................38
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
..........................41
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................43
Voice Control...................................................43
Cruise Control
..................................................43
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................44
Windshield Washers
.....................................44
Lighting
General Information
......................................45
Lighting Control
..............................................45
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................46
Daytime Running Lamps
............................46
Direction Indicators
.......................................46
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................47
Exterior Mirrors
................................................47
Interior Mirror...................................................48
Sun Visors
.........................................................48
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................49
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................51
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............53
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Information Displays
General Information......................................55
Information Messages
.................................60
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................63
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................65
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
............66
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................67
Head Restraints
..............................................67
Manual Seats
..................................................68
Power Seats
.....................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................70
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
......................................72
Ignition Switch
.................................................72
Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................72
Engine Block Heater......................................74
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.........................................75
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................76
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................76
Running Out of Fuel.......................................77
Refueling............................................................78
Fuel Consumption
.........................................79
Emission Control System...........................80
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
.............................83 Brakes
General Information
.....................................88
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................88
Parking Brake
..................................................89
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................90
Using Traction Control.................................90
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera..........................................91
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................93
Using Cruise Control.....................................93
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................94
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.........................................................95
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................100
Trailer Sway Control.....................................101
Recommended Towing Weights.............101
Essential Towing Checks...........................102
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......109
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................110
Reduced Engine Performance.................110
Economical Driving.......................................110
Driving Through Water..................................111
Floor Mats
..........................................................111
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
....................................113
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................114
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................114
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................115
Transporting the Vehicle.............................117
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.................118
In California (U.S. Only)..............................119
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................120
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................121
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................121
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................122
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................123
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................123
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................125
Changing a Fuse
............................................132
Maintenance
General Information....................................134
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............134
Under Hood Overview................................135
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................136
Engine Oil Check
...........................................136
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................136
Engine Coolant Check.................................137
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................141
Brake Fluid Check.........................................144
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................144
Washer Fluid Check.....................................145
Changing the 12V Battery..........................145
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................147
Changing the Wiper Blades......................147 Adjusting the Headlamps..........................147
Removing a Headlamp
..............................150
Changing a Bulb
.............................................151
Bulb Specification Chart............................153
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................155
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................156
Cleaning Products
........................................156
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................157
Waxing..............................................................158
Cleaning the Engine....................................158
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................159
Cleaning the Interior....................................159
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................160
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................160
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................161
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................161
Vehicle Storage
..............................................161
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................164
Tire Care...........................................................165
Using Snow Chains......................................183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........184
Changing a Road Wheel............................187
Technical Specifications
.............................191
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 6.2L
.....................192
Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................192
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................193
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L
..............................194
Vehicle Identification Number.................195
Vehicle Certification Label
........................196
Transmission Code Designation.............196
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L.....197
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Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, (e.g., your contact information), to
offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle
Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you
consent that certain diagnostic information
may also be accessed electronically by
Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized
service facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
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legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries. See SYNC™ (page 216).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder. The main purpose of an
event data recorder is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle;
this data will assist in understanding
how a vehicle ’s systems performed.
The event data recorder is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
the brake pedal; and
• How fast the vehicle was traveling;
and
• Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. Note:
Event data recorder data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the event data recorder
under normal driving conditions and no
personal data or information (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) is
recorded (see limitations regarding 911
Assist and Traffic, directions and
Information privacy below). However,
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data
with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that
have such special equipment, can read
the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the event data recorder.
Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada do not access event data
recorder information without obtaining
consent, unless pursuant to court order
or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other
third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to
access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of
Canada.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release lever.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position then release the lever.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped) Push the control to select or deselect voice
control. See your SYNC information. CRUISE CONTROL
See
Cruise Control (page 93).
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor. Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in
serious injury in the event of a crash. Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during
heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING
To minimize the risk of neck injury in
the event of a crash, the driver and
passenger occupants should not sit
in and operate the vehicle until the
seatback is placed in its proper position.
The driver should never adjust the head
restraint while the vehicle is in motion. 67
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Before starting the engine check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P) or neutral (N).
• Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to the start position to start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Turn the key to the off position.
3. Apply the parking brake. Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine. 1. Put the transmission into neutral (N)
and use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift into park (P) or neutral (N) and switch
the ignition off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous
effects. Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods of time, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
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