
1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located on the left side panel
left of the pedals.
2. Slightly lift the hood. 3. Release the hood latch by pulling up
on the secondary release lever. 4.
Open the hood and support it with the
prop rod. Closing the Front Hood
1. Remove the hood prop rod from the
under hood slot and securely place it
back in its holder.
2. Lower the hood and lightly press down
until closed.
Note: If you do not close the front hood
correctly, an indicator lamp displays in the
instrument cluster. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 65).
Opening the Rear Hatch
Production Model
You can open the rear hatch by three
different methods:
• A button on your remote control. See
Remote Control
(page 41).
• In the case of a dead battery or other
electrical concerns, use the key blade
in your remote control. See
Remote
Control (page 41). A button on the lighting control
switch.
After you release the rear hatch latch, lift
the rear hatch into the open position.
A hydraulic cylinder holds the rear hatch
open.
Competition Model
Use the following procedure to open the
rear hatch on your competition model GT.
1. Unlock rear hatch using your key.
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Cleaning Procedure
Type of Stain
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup or ketchup.
Use cold water and rinse by dabbing with
clean water. Avoid warm water because it
makes these substances coagulate.
Blood, egg, excrement or urine.
Use lukewarm water. If the color remains,
treat with lemon juice and then rinse.
Liquor, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, cola
and tea.
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry
with cream or chocolate, ice cream or
mustard.
Use lemon juice, wipe with lukewarm water
and rinse by dabbing with clean water.
Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce or coffee
with sugar.
Use ethyl alcohol, then dab with water.
Dye transfer and all other stains.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel
to avoid contamination of the airbag
system. Note:
Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces. See Cleaning Leather
Seats (page 176).
Note: If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See
Cleaning
the Interior (page 175).
Clean the carbon fiber portions of the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
clean, damp and soft cloth, then use a
clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these areas. •
Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
(If
Equipped)
If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See Cleaning
the Interior
(page 175).
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General
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in a
single module for text display, voice control
and voice prompts. The country where you
bought your vehicle dictates the four
languages based on the most popular
languages spoken. If the selected language
is not available, SYNC 3 remains in the
current active language.
SYNC 3 does not support
the currently selected
language for the instru-
ment cluster and inform-
ation and entertainment
display.
The language
selected for the
instrument
cluster and
information and
entertainment
display does not
match the
SYNC 3
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control
features for a wide range of languages.
Dialing a contact name directly from the
phonebook without pre-recording (for
example,
“call John Smith ”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly
from your media player (for example, "play
artist Madonna").
language
(phone, USB,
Bluetooth
audio, voice
control and
voice prompts). SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC
3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase any
information previously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook, call
history, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and hold
the Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. After
approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system
reset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system.
For additional assistance with SYNC 3
troubleshooting, refer to the regional Ford
or Lincoln website.
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Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change oil and filter.
Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check parking brake
function. Check brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check washer fluid level.
Inspect hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect vehicle battery and state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check operation of all lights.
Check operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats
...............................176
Cleaning Products.........................................172
Materials................................................................. 172
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Exterior....................................172 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 174
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 173
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 174
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 173
Under Hood........................................................... 174
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................176
Cleaning the Interior.....................................175 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth............175
Cleaning the Wheels....................................177
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
.............................................................175
Climate Control..............................................80
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 162
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control
..................................................53
Principle of Operation........................................ 121
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 121
Cup Holders
.....................................................89
Customer Assistance.................................140
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................59
Direction Indicators.......................................60
Doors and Locks.............................................46
Drive Mode Control.......................................54 Active Aerodynamics ....................................... 126
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 126
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 122
Front Lift................................................................. 126
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........37
Driving Aids......................................................122
Driving at High Speed................................202 Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than
........................................................................\
..... 202
Driving Hints
...................................................134
Driving Through Water................................134
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 59
E
Electric Parking Brake
...................................112
Applying the Electric Parking brake..............112
Battery With No Charge.................................... 113
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............113
Emergency Door Release............................49
Emission Control System...........................99 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 100
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 100
Emission Law
.................................................102
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........103
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 102
End User License Agreement.................288 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 288
Engine Coolant Check
................................162
Adding Coolant.................................................... 162
Coolant Change.................................................. 164
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 165
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 164
Recycled Coolant................................................ 163
Severe Climates.................................................. 164
Engine Emission Control
............................102
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 50
Engine Oil Check............................................161 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 161
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................161
Engine Specifications................................204
Entertainment..............................................230 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 231
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In California (U.S. Only)..............................141
Information Display Control.......................54
Information Displays.....................................70
General Information............................................ 70
Information Messages
..................................73
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 73
Alarm........................................................................\
. 73
Battery and Charging System.......................... 74
Doors and Locks.................................................... 74
Engine....................................................................... 74
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 75
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 75
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 75
Maintenance.......................................................... 76
Park Brake............................................................... 76
Remote Start.......................................................... 77
Starting System .................................................... 77
Steering System.................................................... 77
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 78
Transmission.......................................................... 78
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................63
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................59
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Lamps
.................................................60
Interior Mirror...................................................62
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................137
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 137
Jump Starting....................................................... 138
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 137
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 138
K
Keyless Starting
.............................................90
Ignition Modes...................................................... 90
Keys and Remote Controls........................40 L
Lighting Control
..............................................54
High Beams............................................................ 58
Lighting..............................................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Load Carrying.................................................128
Load Limit........................................................128 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 128
Locking and Unlocking
................................46
Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 46
Autolock................................................................... 47
Battery Saver......................................................... 48
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 48
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 48
Power Door Locks................................................ 46
Remote Control.................................................... 46
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 47
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 202
M
Maintenance...................................................157 General Information........................................... 157
Manual Climate Control
..............................80
Manual Seats..................................................86
Map Pockets....................................................89
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 70
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 61
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................205
N
Navigation......................................................239 cityseeker.............................................................. 246
Destination Mode............................................... 241
Map Mode............................................................ 240
Navigation Map Updates................................ 246
Navigation Menu................................................ 244
Waypoints............................................................. 245
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........275 Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 275
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