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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................144
Ignition Switch...............................................144
Keyless Starting............................................144
Steering Wheel Lock...................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................145
Engine Block Heater....................................148
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................150
Fuel Quality......................................................151
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................151
Running Out of Fuel......................................151
Refueling..........................................................152
Fuel Consumption........................................155
Emission Control System..........................156
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................165
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential..............................172
Brakes
General Information.....................................173
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................173
Parking Brake..................................................174
Hill Start Assist..............................................174
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Traction Control................................176
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................177
Using Stability Control................................178
Terrain Response
Using Hill Descent Control.......................180
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................182
Rear Parking Aid............................................182
Front Parking Aid..........................................183
Rear View Camera.......................................184
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................187
Using Cruise Control....................................187
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............189
Steering............................................................193
Drive Control..................................................194
Self-Leveling Suspension.........................194
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197
Load Limit.......................................................198
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................203
Trailer Sway Control...................................204
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Essential Towing Checks..........................207
Towing Points.................................................214
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......215
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................218
Reduced Engine Performance.................218
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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 arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, (e.g., your contact information), tooffer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, such as SYNC VehicleHealth Report or MyFord Mobile App, youconsent that certain diagnostic informationmay also be accessed electronically byFord Motor Company and Ford authorizedservice facilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interestyou, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject to
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Then...If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.You buckle your safety belt before youswitch the ignition on or less than 1-2minutes elapse after you switch the ignitionon...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, thesafety belt warning light illuminates and awarning tone sounds for 6 seconds every25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutesor until you buckle your safety belt.
You do not buckle your safety belt beforeyour vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7km/h) and 1-2 minutes elapse after youswitch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, thesafety belt warning light illuminates and awarning tone sounds for 6 seconds every25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutesor until you buckle your safety belt.
The driver safety belt is unbuckled for about1 minute while the vehicle is traveling atleast 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2minutes elapse after you switch the ignitionon...
Deactivating and Activating theBelt-Minder Feature
WARNING
While the system allows you todeactivate it, this system is designedto improve your chances of beingsafely belted and surviving an accident.We recommend you leave the systemactivated for yourself and others who mayuse the vehicle.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.
Before following the procedure, make surethat:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•All vehicle doors are closed.
•The driver safety belt is unbuckled.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning lightturns off (about one minute). AfterStep 2, wait an additional 5 secondsbefore proceeding with Step 3. Onceyou start Step 3, you must completethe procedure within 60 seconds.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety beltthree times at a moderate speed,ending in the unbuckled state. AfterStep 3, the safety belt warning lightturns on.
4. While the safety belt warning light ison, buckle then unbuckle the safetybelt. After Step 4, the safety beltwarning light flashes for confirmation.
•This will switch the feature off if it iscurrently on.
•This will switch the feature on if it iscurrently off.
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2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start,unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs theblower fan at a slower speed to reducenoise. You can switch this feature on or offin the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 91).
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the push button ignition switch on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and thevehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 10 minutes, theduration extends by another 10 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 5minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 20 minutes. You can extendthe remote start up to a maximum of 35minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehicleto remotely switch off your vehicle afterremote starting. This is due to the addednoise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 91).
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control to recallmemory settings for the driver seat, powermirrors, power steering column and poweradjustable foot pedals. Press the unlockbutton on the remote control or unlockyour vehicle with the intelligent access keyto recall the memory positions. You canprogram the remote control or intelligentaccess key to recall memory positions. SeeMemory Function (page 125).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 61).
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicable litcomponents in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lamp operation.
•Tap the top or bottom of the controlto brighten/dim all interior litcomponents incrementally, or
•Press and hold at the first position thetop or bottom of the control until thedesired lighting level is reached.
•Press and hold the top of the controlto the full on position to activate the“dome on” feature. This will turn on theinterior courtesy lights. The lights willremain on until the bottom of thecontrol is pressed.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lightingduring low visibility driving conditions. Also,the autolamps switch position may notactivate the headlamps in all low visibilityconditions, such as daytime fog. Make surethe headlamps are switched to auto or on,as appropriate, during all low visibilityconditions. Failure to do so may result in acrash.
Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the onposition.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the information display controls.See Information Displays (page 91).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.They are switched on in the informationdisplay. See Information Displays(page 91).
2. The ignition is switched to the onposition.
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3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor the parking brake is released forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not activate the daytime running lamps,and you can use them to temporarilyoverride autolamp control.
When switched off in the informationdisplay, the daytime running lamps are offin all lighting control switch positions.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Pull the lighting control toward you toswitch the fog lamps on.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptOff and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
•To operate the left-hand directionindicator, push the lever down until itstops.
•To operate the right-hand directionindicator, push the lever up until itstops.
•To manually cancel direction indicatoroperation, push the lever again in eitherdirection.
Lane Change
To indicate a left or right lane change:
•Push the lever up or down to the firststop position and release. The directionindicator will flash three times andstop.
•Push the lever up or down to the firststop position and hold. The directionindicator will flash for as long as youhold the lever in this position.
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You continue tohave the normal braking system (withoutABS) unless the brake warning lamp is alsoilluminated. Have the system checked byan authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
Brake System
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake and theignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by an authorizeddealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engagedcan cause brake failure and the risk ofpersonal injury.
Cruise Control
It illuminates when you switchthis feature on. See UsingCruise Control (page 187).
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch theleft or right direction indicator orthe hazard warning flasher on. Ifthe indicators stay on or flash faster, checkfor a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.See Engine Coolant Check (page 247).
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4X4 LOW
Illuminates when you engagefour-wheel drive low. If the lightfails to display or remains onwhen the ignition is on, have the systemserviced immediately by an authorizeddealer.
4X4 HIGH
Illuminates when you engagefour-wheel drive high. If the lightfails to display or remains onwhen the ignition is turned on, have thesystem serviced immediately by anauthorized dealer.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the key in theignition and the driver door open.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parkinglamps are on, the ignition is off (the key isnot in the ignition) and the driver door isopen.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
Direction Indicator Chime
Sounds when you leave the directionindicator on after signaling a turn anddriving the vehicle more than 1.5 miles (2.4km).
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