
Note:
Using non-recommended cleaners,
harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil. •
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• 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.
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Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure. Note:
Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. Specification
Name
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil:
Engine oil - SAE 0W-30
XO-0W30-QSP CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
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Note:
Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage. Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. Specification
Name
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil:
Engine oil - SAE 0W-30
XO-0W30-QSP 208
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Changing a Fuse............................................137
Fuses........................................................................\
137
Changing a Road Wheel............................189 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 189
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 190
Changing the 12V Battery...........................151 Dual Batteries....................................................... 152
Reconnecting the Battery................................. 151
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................158
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................152
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................152
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................22
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Cleaning Products
........................................159
Materials................................................................ 159
Cleaning the Engine......................................161
Cleaning the Exterior...................................159 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 160
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 160
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 160
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 160
Underbody............................................................ 160
Under Hood.......................................................... 160
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
..........................162
Cleaning the Interior....................................162
Cleaning the Wheels
...................................163
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.............................................................161
Climate Control
..............................................64
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 142
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........36
Cruise Control
..................................................45
Principle of Operation........................................ 95
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 95
Customer Assistance..................................122
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7Daytime Running Lamps............................48
Digital Radio
...................................................213
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 214
Direction Indicators.......................................48
Doors and Locks.............................................40
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................31 Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ...........31
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driving Aids
......................................................96
Driving Hints....................................................114
Driving Through Water
.................................115
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 48
E
Economical Driving.......................................114
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............288
Emission Law...................................................82
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........83
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 82
End User License Agreement.................290 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 290
Engine Block Heater......................................75 Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 75
Engine Coolant Check
.................................142
Adding Coolant.................................................... 143
Coolant Change.................................................. 145
Engine Coolant Temperature Management
................................................... 146
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 145
Recycled Coolant............................................... 144
Severe Climates.................................................. 144
Engine Emission Control.............................82
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 43
Engine Oil Check............................................141 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 141
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................141
Engine Specifications - 6.2L.....................194 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 194
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Under Hood Overview................................139
USB Port..........................................................218
Using Cruise Control.....................................95 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 95
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 95
Using Snow Chains......................................185
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................246
Accessing Your Play Menu............................... 251
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 246
Media Menu Features...................................... 249
Media Voice Commands................................ 248
System Settings................................................. 253
What's Playing?................................................. 248
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............224 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 228
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 233
Making a Call........................................................ 227
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................225
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
......224
Phone Options during an Active Call..........227
Phone Voice Commands................................ 225
Receiving Calls.................................................... 227
System Settings................................................. 234
Text Messaging.................................................... 231
Using Traction Control
.................................92
Switching the System Off ................................ 92
System Indicator Lights and Messages............................................................ 92
Using Voice Recognition.............................221 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 221
System Interaction and Feedback..............222
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................125
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................159
General Information.......................................... 159
Vehicle Certification Label........................198
Vehicle Identification Number.................197
Vehicle Storage
.............................................164
Battery.................................................................... 164Body........................................................................\
164
Brakes..................................................................... 165
Cooling system.................................................... 164
Engine..................................................................... 164
Fuel system.......................................................... 164
General................................................................... 164
Miscellaneous...................................................... 165
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 165
Tires........................................................................\
. 165
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 64
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............197
Voice Control
...................................................45
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................52
Airbag Warning Lamp......................................... 53
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 53
Anti-Theft System............................................... 53
Battery...................................................................... 53
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 53
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 53
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 53
Direction Indicator................................................ 53
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 53
Engine Oil................................................................ 54
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 54
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 54
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 54
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 54
Powertrain Malfunction/Electronic Throttle Control................................................................. 54
Service Engine Soon........................................... 54
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 55
Traction Control System................................... 54
Traction Control System Off............................ 55
Washer Fluid Check.....................................150
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 159
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 46
Waxing...............................................................161
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 189
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