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Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
coolant temperature gauge moves toward
the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest
in a safe location and seek immediate
repairs. When in fail-safe mode, your
vehicle will have limited power, will not be
able to maintain high-speed operation, and
may completely shut down without
warning, potentially losing engine power,
power steering assist, and power brake
assist, which may increase the possibility
of a crash resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the coolant temperature reduces. If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach higher a
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
In order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK - 1.5L
ECOBOOST™/2.0L
ECOBOOST™/2.5L
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 477). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
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•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Climate............................................................429
Climate Control...............................................117
Climate Controlled Seats..........................135
Cooled Seats........................................................ 135
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 263
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
............................................55
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 56
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................209
False Alerts............................................................ 212
Switching the System Off and On................212
System Errors....................................................... 212
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................... 211
System Limitations............................................. 211
Using the System.............................................. 209
Cruise Control
.................................................69
Principle of Operation....................................... 194
Type 1........................................................................\
69
Type 2....................................................................... 69
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 194
Customer Assistance
.................................238
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 76
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 76
Digital Radio
..................................................354
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 355
Direction Indicators
........................................78
Driver Alert.....................................................202
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 202
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 202
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................40
Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
........44
Driving Aids....................................................202 Driving Hints
..................................................228
Driving Through Water...............................228
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 76
E
Economical Driving
.....................................228
Electric Parking Brake..................................174
Applying the Electric Parking brake.............174
Battery With No Charge.................................... 176
Parking On a Hill (Vehicles With a Manual Transmission) ................................................. 174
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........175
Emission Control System..........................160 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 161
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 162
End User License Agreement.................496 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 496
Engine Block Heater
....................................149
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 150
Engine Coolant Check
...............................263
Adding Coolant................................................... 263
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 266
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 265
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 264
Severe Climates................................................. 264
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check...........................................261 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™
..............................261
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................321
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 321
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................321
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 322
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................322 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 322
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Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™.................................................323
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 323
Entertainment...............................................419 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 420
Apps....................................................................... 428
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 427
CD (If equipped)................................................ 426
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 423
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 420
Sources.................................................................. 419
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 428
USB Port............................................................... 428
Environment......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 174
Essential Towing Checks
..........................224
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 225
Hitches................................................................... 224
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 225
Safety Chains...................................................... 224
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 224
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 224
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 225
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................475 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 476
Ford Protect (U.S. Only).................................. 475
Exterior Mirrors................................................82 Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 82
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 83
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 82
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 82
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 83
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 82
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 82
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 83
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 83F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 33
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................286
Floor Mats
.......................................................229
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 78
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................78
Front Parking Aid
..........................................182
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 183
Front Passenger Sensing System.............41
Fuel and Refueling.......................................153
Fuel Consumption
.......................................159
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 160
Filling the Tank.................................................... 160
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................154
Fuel Quality....................................................154 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 154
Fuel Shutoff...................................................232
Fuses
................................................................245
Fuse Specification Chart..........................245
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........251
Power Distribution Box.................................... 245
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............137
Gauges...............................................................86 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............87
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 87
Information Display............................................. 86
Left Information Display................................... 88
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 86
Type 3....................................................................... 88
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information........477 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 479
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 478
Protecting Your Investment............................ 477
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VIN
See: Vehicle Identification Number.............327
Voice Control...................................................69
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................89 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 89
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 89
Auto Start-stop.................................................... 89
Battery..................................................................... 89
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 89
Brake System........................................................ 89
Cruise Control....................................................... 89
Direction Indicator............................................... 90
Door Ajar................................................................. 90
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 90
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 90
Engine Oil................................................................ 90
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 90
Front Airbag........................................................... 90
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 90
Grade Assist........................................................... 90
Heads Up Display................................................ 90
High Beam.............................................................. 90
Hood Ajar................................................................ 90
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 90
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 91
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 91
Parking Lamps....................................................... 91
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 91
Service Engine Soon............................................ 91
Sport Mode.............................................................. 91
Stability Control..................................................... 91
Stability Control Off............................................ 92
Trunk Ajar................................................................ 92
Washer Fluid Check....................................269
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 279
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing............................................................280
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
Wheels and Tires.........................................286 Technical Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™/
2.0L EcoBoost™/2.5L................................. 318
Technical Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™...................................................... 319Windows and Mirrors.....................................81
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 270
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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