
•
Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed while towing may reduce
this tendency.
• If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic
gear lubricant (if the axle is not already
filled with it). See Capacities and
Specifications (page 381).
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade: 1. Turn the steering wheel to point your
vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in position
P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temporary or conventional spare tire. A
"temporary" spare tire is different in size
(diameter or width), tread-type
(All-Season or All Terrain) or is from a
different manufacturer than the road tires
on your vehicle. Consult information on the
tire label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above
the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index and speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended
tires and wheels can cause steering,
suspension, axle, transfer case or power
transfer unit failure. Follow the Ford
recommended tire inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar, door latch
post or the door edge that meets the door
latch post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and adversely
affect the way your vehicle handles. Note:
The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Conventional link type chains may
contact and cause damage to the
vehicle's wheel house and/or body. •
Do not install chains on the front tires
as this may interfere with suspension
components.
• Only certain snow cables or chains
have been approved by Ford/Lincoln
as safe for use on your vehicle with the
following tires: 245/70R17,
LT245/70R17, 265/70R17 and
265/60R18.
• You should install snow cables or
chains that have been rated as SAE
Class S.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines, or fuel lines.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or
less if recommended by the chain
manufacturer while using snow chains.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are
no longer needed. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads.
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions. The snow
chains or cables must be mounted in
pairs on the rear tires only.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
Ford/Lincoln authorized dealer.
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3D city models are complete 3D models
of entire city areas including navigable
roads, parks, rivers and rendered buildings.
3D landmarks and city models appear in
3D map mode only. Coverage of these
varies and improves with updated map
releases.
Select the zoom in icon to see a
closer view of the map.
Select the zoom out icon to see
a farther away view of the map.
You can adjust the view in preset
increments. You can also pinch to zoom in
or out of the map.
The information bar tells you the names
of streets, cities or landmarks as you hover
over them with the crosshair curser.
You can change your view of the map by
tapping on the location indicator icon on
the right hand side of the screen. You can
choose from the following options: Heading up (2D map) This
always shows the direction of
forward travel to be upward on
the screen. This view is available
for map scales up to
3 mi (5 km). North up (2D map)
always
shows the northern direction to
be upward on the screen. 3D map mode
provides an
elevated perspective of the map.
Adjust this viewing angle and
rotate the map 180 degrees by
touching the map twice, and
then dragging your finger along the shaded
bar with arrows at the bottom of the map. Re-center the map by pressing
this icon whenever you scroll the
map away from your vehicle
’s
current location. Points of Interest (POI)
grouping icon: You can choose
up to three POI icons to display
on the map. If the chosen POIs
are located close together or are
at the same location a box is used to
display a single category icon instead of
repeating the same icon, in order to reduce
clutter. When you select the box on the
map, a pop-up appears indicating how
many POIs are in this location. Select the
pop up to see a list of the available POIs.
You can scroll through and select POIs
from this list.
If your vehicle is low on charge or fuel,
station icons automatically display on the
map.
If you have subscribed to SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link (where available), traffic
flow will be indicated on the map by green
(clear), yellow (slowing), and red
(stopped) road highlights. Traffic flow is
indicated where the information is
available and varies across the US.
You can choose to display traffic icons on
the map representing twelve different
types of incidents. See
Settings (page
509).
You can set a destination by hovering
above a location and selecting: Button
Start
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Rear Inflatable Seatbelt....................................
38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 35
Floor Mats......................................................289
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 91
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 84
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................537
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)..................... 538
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 537
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................193
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91
Front Passenger Sensing System.............47
Front Seat Armrest......................................159
Fuel and Refueling........................................176
Fuel Consumption........................................182 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 183
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab..................................................................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew....................................................179
Fuel Filter
........................................................329
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................177 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 177
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 178
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................178
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 178
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Fuses................................................................307
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........312
Power Distribution Box.................................... 307
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........160
Gauges ..............................................................
102
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................
104
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 104
Information Display........................................... 105
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 104
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 102
Type 3..................................................................... 103
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information
.......539
Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 541
Owner Checks and Services......................... 540
Protecting Your Investment........................... 539
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 539
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 539
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................303
Getting the Services You Need..............300 Away From Home............................................. 300
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................ 204
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 332
Head Restraints
............................................149
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 150
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 157
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................147 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 147
Heated Rear Window........................................ 147
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 141
Hill Descent Control.....................................212 Principle of Operation....................................... 212
Hill Start Assist
............................................206
Switching the System On and Off...............207
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 207
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................144
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 146
General Hints....................................................... 144
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 145
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