Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................188
Hazard Flashers............................................189
Fuel Shutoff...................................................189
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................190
Post-Crash Alert System...........................192
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................193
In California (U.S. Only).............................194
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................195
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................196
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................196
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................197
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................198
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information.....................................211
Opening and Closing the Hood................211
Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................215
Engine Oil Check...........................................215
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216
Engine Cooling Fan......................................216
Engine Coolant Check.................................217
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................221
Brake Fluid Check.........................................221
Clutch Fluid Check - ManualTransmission..............................................221
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........223
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................225
Removing a Headlamp..............................226
Changing a Bulb...........................................227
Bulb Specification Chart...........................232
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................234
Drive Belt Routing - 1.0LEcoBoost™................................................235
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L...........................235
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior...................................237
Waxing.............................................................238
Cleaning the Engine....................................238
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................239
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................240
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................240
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............241
Cleaning the Wheels...................................241
Vehicle Storage.............................................241
Body Styling Kits..........................................243
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..........................................................244
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
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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 compartmentrelease
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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Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
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Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb orpothole can cause the front endof your vehicle to becomemisaligned or cause damage toyour tires. If your vehicle seems topull to one side when you aredriving, the wheels may be out ofalignment. Have an authorizeddealer check the wheel alignmentperiodically.
Wheel misalignment in the frontor the rear can cause uneven andrapid treadwear of your tires andshould be corrected by anauthorized dealer. Front-wheeldrive vehicles and those with anindependent rear suspension (ifequipped) may require alignmentof all four wheels.
The tires should also be balancedperiodically. An unbalanced tireand wheel assembly may result inirregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
WARNING
If the tire label showsdifferent tire pressures for thefront and rear tires and the vehiclehas a tire pressure monitoringsystem, then you need to updatethe settings for the systemsensors. Always perform thesystem reset procedure after tirerotation. If you do not reset thesystem, it may not provide a lowtire pressure warning whennecessary.
Note:If your tires show unevenwear ask an authorized dealer tocheck for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance ormechanical problem involvedbefore tire rotation.
Note:Your vehicle may beequipped with a dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly. Adissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly is defined as a sparewheel and tire assembly that isdifferent in brand, size orappearance from the road tires andwheels. If you have a dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly it isintended for temporary use onlyand should not be used in a tirerotation.
Note:After having your tiresrotated, inflation pressure must bechecked and adjusted to thevehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at therecommended interval (asindicated in the ScheduledMaintenance chapter) will helpyour tires wear more evenly,providing better tire performanceand longer tire life.
Front-wheel drive vehicles (fronttires on the left side of thediagram).
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When the oil change message appears inthe information display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure you reset the Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor after each oil change.
If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
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Sun Visors.........................................................84Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................84Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3........................................................335General Information.........................................335SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................393SYNC™ Applications and Services.......313911 Assist................................................................313SYNC Mobile Apps.............................................315SYNC™............................................................297General Information..........................................297SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................327
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................64Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............268The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................195Tire Care..........................................................244Glossary of Tire Terminology........................246Important Information for 235/40R18Low-Profile Tires and Wheels..................244Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................244Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................247Temperature A B C............................................245Traction AA A B C...............................................245Treadwear.............................................................245Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................261Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................261TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................244Towing a Trailer.............................................182Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 1.0LEcoBoost™, AutomaticTransmission...............................................183Emergency Towing.............................................183Recreational Towing..........................................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -2.0L, Automatic Transmission..............183Emergency Towing.............................................183Recreational Towing.........................................184Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Manual Transmission...............................182Recreational Towing..........................................182Towing..............................................................182Traction Control............................................150Principle of Operation......................................150Transmission Code Designation.............273Transmission..................................................140Transporting the Vehicle............................182Trip Computer.................................................95All Values................................................................95Average Fuel Consumption..............................95Distance to Empty...............................................95Instantaneous Fuel.............................................95Outside Air Temperature...................................95Resetting the Trip Computer...........................95Trip Odometer.......................................................95Trip Timer................................................................96Type Approvals............................................455
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Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™..................................................213Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................214Unique Driving Characteristics.................127USB Port.........................................................296Using Cruise Control....................................162Switching Cruise Control Off..........................162Switching Cruise Control On..........................162Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................58Using Snow Chains.....................................259Using Stability Control................................152Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................318Accessing Your USB Song Library................322Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................324Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................318Media Menu Features........................................321Media Voice Commands.................................319USB 2......................................................................324
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