
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options
.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................18
Installing Child Restraints
............................19
Booster Seats..................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................29
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................32
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................34
Seatbelt Extension
........................................34
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................35Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................36
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37
Front Passenger Sensing System
............38
Side Airbags
.....................................................40
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Airbag Disposal
...............................................47
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies.................................................48
Remote Control..............................................48
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................49
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................50
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................52
Security
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................53
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................54
Audio Control
...................................................54
Voice Control
...................................................54
Cruise Control
..................................................55
Information Display Control.......................55
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................56
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................57
Windshield Washers......................................57
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Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................118
Using Stability Control................................119
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................120
Rear Parking Aid
............................................120
Rear View Camera.........................................121
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................124
Using Cruise Control....................................124
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............126
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................128
Steering.............................................................131
Load Carrying
Rear Loadspace Hatches
...........................132
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................132
Load Limit........................................................132
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................138
Recommended Towing Weights............139
Essential Towing Checks...........................140
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......142
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................143
Economical Driving
......................................143
Driving Through Water
...............................144
Floor Mats
.......................................................144
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................146
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................147
Fuel Shutoff....................................................147 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................148
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................151
In California (U.S. Only)..............................152
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................153
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................154
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................154
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................155
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................156
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................156
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................158
Changing a Fuse............................................167
Maintenance
General Information
....................................169
Opening and Closing the Hood
..............169
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................171
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/ 3.7L
.................................................................172
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................173
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................174
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L.......................................174
Engine Oil Check...........................................174
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................176
Engine Coolant Check.................................176
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
......................................180
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L................................................................180
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Audio control. See Audio Control (page 54).
N
Horn.
O
Steering wheel adjustment
See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 54).
P
Hood release. See
Opening and Closing the Hood (page 169).
Q
Cruise control switches. See
Using Cruise Control (page 124).
R
Lighting control. See
Lighting (page 58).
S
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CRUISE CONTROL
See Cruise Control (page 124).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL See
Information Displays (page 71).
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WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury. Charging System
Illuminates when the battery is
not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. This indicates
a problem with the electrical system or a
related component.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning
flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 189).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 176).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 174).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 32).
High Beam It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or when the
road surface is slippery. This could
result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death. When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes. Change down a gear to
assist the system in maintaining the set
speed. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Note:
Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed while driving
uphill. The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel. Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release
ON. The indicator appears in the
instrument cluster.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+ or SET-.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator changes color in the
instrument cluster.
Changing the Set Speed
• Press and release
Set+ or Set-. When
you select km/h as the display
measurement in the information
display the set speed changes in
approximately 2 km/h increments.
When you select mph as the display
measurement in the information
display the set speed changes in
approximately 1 mph increments.
• Press and hold
Set+ or Set- to
increase or decrease the set speed.
Release the control when you reach
the desired speed.
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release
Set+ or Set-.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release
CNCL or tap the brake
pedal. The set speed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release
RES.
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Switching Cruise Control Off
Press and release OFF when the system is
in stand by mode or switch the ignition off.
Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.
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