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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 190
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 188
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................295
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............295
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 296
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level.................................................................. 295
Autowipers........................................................81 Autowipers Settings............................................ 82
Auxiliary Power Points
................................165
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 165
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 165
Locations............................................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 298
Blind Spot Information System
..............232
........................................................................\
........... 232
Switching the System On and Off..............234
System Errors...................................................... 234
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 233
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........232
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........284
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................297
Brakes...............................................................196 General Information.......................................... 196
Breaking-In.....................................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................306
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................142 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™ .................................................
350
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 353
Specifications...................................................... 351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................354
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 358
Specifications..................................................... 355
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................358
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 362
Specifications..................................................... 360
Capacities and Specifications................343
Cargo Nets.......................................................241
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 309
Catalytic Converter......................................184 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 185
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 185
Center Console..............................................167 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 167
Second Row Center Console.......................... 167
Changing a Bulb..........................................303 Front Direction Indicator................................. 303
Headlamp............................................................ 303
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 304
LED Lamps........................................................... 305
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 305
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp................................................................. 304
Changing a Fuse..........................................282 Fuses...................................................................... 282
Changing a Road Wheel............................337 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 337
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 338
Changing the 12V Battery.........................298
Changing the Engine Air Filter................308
Changing the Wiper Blades....................300 Front Wiper Blades.......................................... 300
Rear Window Wiper Blade.............................. 301
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
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Engine Coolant Check................................291
Adding Coolant.................................................... 291
Coolant Change................................................. 293
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 294
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 293
Recycled Coolant............................................... 293
Severe Climates................................................. 293
Engine Emission Control............................183
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................289
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 289
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................289
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................343
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................343
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 344
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................344
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 345
Entertainment...............................................437 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 439
Apps........................................................................\
447
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 446
CD (If equipped)................................................ 445
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 442
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 440
Sources................................................................. 438
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 447
USB Ports.............................................................. 447
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................252
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 253
Hitches................................................................... 252
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 254
Safety Chains...................................................... 252
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 253
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 253When Towing a Trailer.....................................
253
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................92
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 94
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 93
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 94
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 94
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 94
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 92
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
Floor Mats......................................................258
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 87
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................497
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 498
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 497
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................191 Principle of Operation........................................ 191
Front Fog Lamps
............................................87
Front Parking Aid.........................................206
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 207
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling
........................................175
Fuel Consumption........................................181
Advertised Capacity........................................... 181
Fuel Economy....................................................... 181
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................177
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Fuel Quality - E85.........................................176
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 176
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........177
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................175 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 175
Fuel Shutoff....................................................261
Fuses.................................................................273
Fuse Specification Chart...........................273 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........278
Power Distribution Box.................................... 273
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............161
Gauges................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........100
Fuel Gauge........................................................... 100
Information Display............................................. 99
Type 1........................................................................\
. 97
Type 2....................................................................... 98
Type 3....................................................................... 99
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 187
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................52
Intelligent Access................................................. 52
General Maintenance Information.......499 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 501
Owner Checks and Services......................... 500
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 499
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 499
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 499
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................269
Getting the Services You Need..............266 Away From Home............................................. 266
Global Opening
...............................................92
Moonroof................................................................. 92
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 92
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 197
Hazard Flashers
............................................261 HDC
See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 203
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 301
Headlamp Exit Delay
....................................85
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 303
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 144
Head Restraints
............................................144
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 145
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 146
Heated Seats.................................................158 Front Seats........................................................... 158
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel................................79
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................141 Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 142
Heated Rear Window........................................ 142
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 133
Hill Start Assist..............................................197 Switching the System On and Off...............198
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 198
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................138
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 140
General Hints....................................................... 138
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 139
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 139
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........140
Recommended Settings for Heating..........139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
.............................................................197
Home Screen................................................429
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........284
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................169
In California (U.S. Only).............................267
Information Display Control.......................79
Information Displays
...................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Information Messages
.................................119
4WD........................................................................\
.. 119
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off....................................................................... 224
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
. 221
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........226
System Not Available....................................... 225
Using Cruise Control...................................220 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 220
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 220
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................191 Driving In Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)........................... 192
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 192
Using Hill Descent Control.......................203 Principle of operation....................................... 203
Using hill descent control............................... 203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains.....................................332
Using Stability Control...............................201
Using Summer Tires...................................332
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................399
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............403
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 405
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 399
Media Menu Features...................................... 402
Media Voice Commands................................ 400
USB 2..................................................................... 405
Voice Commands for Audio Sources........406
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............382 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 387
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 390
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 391
Making Calls........................................................ 386
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............383
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 384
Phone Options during an Active Call.........386
Phone Voice Commands................................ 384
Receiving Calls................................................... 386
System Settings................................................. 392
Text Messaging.................................................. 388
Using Terrain Control.................................202 Using Traction Control...............................199
Switching the System Off............................... 199
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 199
Using a Switch..................................................... 199
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 199
Using Voice Recognition...........................380 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 431
Climate Voice Commands............................. 432
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 380
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 435
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 434
Phone Voice Commands................................ 433
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 436
System Interaction and Feedback...............381
Voice Settings Commands............................ 436
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................269
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................309
General Information......................................... 309
Vehicle Certification Label.......................349
Vehicle Identification Number
...............348
Vehicle Storage.............................................314
Battery.................................................................... 315
Body........................................................................\
. 314
Brakes...................................................................... 315
Cooling system.................................................... 315
Engine..................................................................... 315
Fuel system........................................................... 315
General................................................................... 314
Miscellaneous...................................................... 315
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 315
Tires........................................................................\
. 315
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............348
Voice Control
....................................................78
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..............100 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
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