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4. Switch the engine off and wait 15minutes for the oil to drain into the oilpan. Checking the engine oil level toosoon after you switch the engine offmay result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 236).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth. See UnderHood Overview (page 240).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove itagain to check the oil level. SeeEngine Oil Dipstick (page 241).
8.Make sure that the oil level is betweenthe maximum and minimum marks. Ifthe oil level is at the minimum mark,add oil immediately. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 304).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note:Do not remove the dipstick when theengine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between themaximum and minimum marks, the oil levelis acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note:The oil consumption of new enginesreaches its normal level after approximately3,100 mi (5,000 km).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING
Do not remove the filler cap whenthe engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that maynot be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbolconforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards andfuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do thefollowing:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. SeeUnder Hood Overview (page 240).Turn it counterclockwise and removeit.
3. Add engine oil that meets Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 304). You mayhave to use a funnel to pour the engineoil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, havethe alignment of your headlamps checkedby your authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2. Measure the height from the center ofyour headlamp (indicated by a 3.0millimeter circle on the lens) to theground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter)horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height (a piece ofmasking tape works well).
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. Cover one of the headlampsso no light hits the wall.
4.There is a distinct cut-off (change fromlight to dark) in the left portion of thebeam pattern. Position the top edge ofthis cut-off 2 inches (5 centimeters)below the horizontal reference line.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -2.0L EcoBoost™........................................2476F35 Transmission............................................247Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............2476F50/6F55 Transmission...............................247Autowipers........................................................70Auxiliary Power Points................................13512 Volt DC Power Point.....................................135Locations...............................................................135AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive..........................................157
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................252Blind Spot Information System...............191Switching the System Off and On...............193System Errors.......................................................193System Limitations............................................193Using the System................................................192Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236Booster Seats..................................................25Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check.........................................251Brakes...............................................................164General Information..........................................164Breaking-In.......................................................211Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................117California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................304Specifications.....................................................304Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LDuratec.........................................................307Specifications.....................................................308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™...................................................311Specifications........................................................311Capacities and Specifications................297Cargo Nets.....................................................200
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................260Center Console..............................................136Changing a Bulb...........................................256Front Fog Lamp..................................................256High-Intensity DischargeHeadlamps.....................................................256LED Lamps...........................................................256License Plate Lamp..........................................256Changing a Fuse...........................................234Fuses......................................................................234Changing a Road Wheel............................291Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................291Tire Change Procedure....................................292Changing the 12V Battery.........................252Battery Management System.......................253Changing the Engine Air Filter................259Changing the Wiper Blades.....................254Changing the Windshield WiperBlades...............................................................254Checking MyKey System Status...............54Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Restraint Positioning..........................27Child Safety.......................................................18General Information.............................................18Child Safety Locks.........................................28Left-Hand Side......................................................29Right-Hand Side...................................................29Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264Cleaning Products......................................260Materials...............................................................260Cleaning the Engine....................................262Cleaning the Exterior.................................260Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................261Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................261Stripes or Graphics.............................................261Underbody............................................................261Under Hood..........................................................261Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................263Cleaning the Interior...................................263Cleaning the Wheels..................................264Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................262Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................215Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................255Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74Head Restraints.............................................119Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................120Tilting Head Restraints .....................................121Heated Seats..................................................127Rear Heated Seats..............................................127Heated Steering Wheel...............................68Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117Heated Exterior Mirror........................................117Heated Rear Window..........................................117HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................109Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................115Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................116General Hints.........................................................115Heating the Interior Quickly.............................115Recommended Settings for Cooling............116Recommended Settings for Heating...........116Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................117Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................164Home Screen.................................................381Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
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Ignition Switch................................................137In California (U.S. Only)............................220Information Display Control......................68Information Displays....................................89General Information...........................................89Information Messages.................................98Adaptive Cruise Control....................................98AdvanceTrac™.....................................................99Alarm........................................................................99All Wheel Drive...................................................100Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................99Automatic High Beam Control.......................99Battery and Charging System.......................100Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System.....................................................101Brake System........................................................101
Collision Warning System...............................102Doors and Locks.................................................102Driver Alert............................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Keys and Intelligent Access............................103Lane Keeping System.......................................103Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................104Park Aid..................................................................105Passenger Sensing System Message.........105Power Steering....................................................105Reminder Messages..........................................105Remote Start.......................................................106Seats.......................................................................106Starting System..................................................106Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106Traction Control...................................................107Transmission........................................................107Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................23Instrument Cluster........................................83Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Row Map Lamps.......................................76Second Row Map Lamps...................................77Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................62Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................216Jump Starting.......................................................217Preparing Your Vehicle......................................216Removing the Jumper Cables.........................217
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................241Opening and Closing the Hood..............236Closing the Hood................................................237Opening the Hood.............................................236Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................223Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........224Overhead Console........................................136
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Parking Aids....................................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170Parking Brake.................................................165Passive Anti-Theft System........................64SecuriLock®...........................................................64PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Pedals................................................................69Perchlorate.........................................................11Personal Safety System™..........................37How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................37Phone..............................................................402During a Phone Call.........................................405Making Calls........................................................404Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime..................................................................402Phone Menu........................................................403Receiving Calls...................................................405Smartphone Connectivity.............................406Text Messaging..................................................406Post-Crash Alert System...........................218Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................57Power Seats....................................................122Multi-Contour Front Seats With ActiveMotion ...............................................................124Power Lumbar.....................................................124Power Steering Fluid Check......................251Power Windows..............................................78Accessory Delay....................................................78Bounce-Back.........................................................78One-Touch Down.................................................78
One-Touch Up.......................................................78Window Lock.........................................................78Protecting the Environment........................15
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Rear Parking Aid............................................170Rear Seat Armrest........................................128Rear Seats.......................................................126Split-folding Rear Seat.....................................126Rear View Camera........................................175Using the Rear View Camera System..........175Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................175Recommended Towing Weights............207Refueling..........................................................147System Warnings...............................................148Remote Control..............................................46Car Finder................................................................48Integrated Keyhead Transmitter....................46Intelligent Access Key.........................................47Memory Feature...................................................50Remote Start.........................................................49Replacing the Battery.........................................47Sounding the Panic Alarm................................49Remote Start..................................................118Automatic Settings.............................................118Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............264Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................50Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................224Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................224Roadside Assistance...................................214Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................214Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage..................215Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................215
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SYNC™ 3........................................................368General Information.........................................368SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................430SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................345911 Assist...............................................................345SYNC™ AppLink™......................................347SYNC Mobile Apps............................................347SYNC™............................................................327General Information..........................................327SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................359
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............297The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................221Tire Care...........................................................273Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................274Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................273Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................275Temperature A B C.............................................274Traction AA A B C...............................................274Treadwear.............................................................273Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................288Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................288Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.......................................269General Information.........................................268Second Stage: Checking TirePressure............................................................270Tips for Use of the Kit......................................268What to do after the Tire has beenSealed.................................................................271What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........269TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................267
Towing a Trailer............................................206Load Placement................................................206Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................210Emergency Towing.............................................210Recreational Towing..........................................210Towing.............................................................206Traction Control............................................166Principle of Operation......................................166Transmission Code Designation............303Transmission..................................................153TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................153
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................238Under Hood Overview - 3.5LDuratec.........................................................239Engine Shield......................................................240Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................240Universal Garage Door Opener...............130HomeLink Wireless Control System...........130USB Port.........................................................326Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................179Automatic Cancellation...................................182Blocked Sensor...................................................184Changing the Set Speed..................................182Detection Issues..................................................183Disengaging the System..................................182Following a Vehicle...........................................180Hilly Condition Usage........................................182Overriding the System......................................182Resuming the Set Speed.................................182Setting Adaptive Cruise Control....................179Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............180Setting the Gap Distance.................................181Switching the System Off...............................183Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185Using All-Wheel Drive.................................157Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)...............................159Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires....................................................................159Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires....................................................................158
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