A
A/C
See: Climate Control........................................... 83
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 119
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 120
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................192 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 193
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 192
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................58
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................56
Airbag Disposal...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 83
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............196
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 55
All-Wheel Drive...............................................112
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................55
Alarm System........................................................ 55
Arming the Alarm................................................. 55
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 55
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 55
Appendices....................................................326
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............73 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 73
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 73
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 73
Audio Control..................................................56 Auxiliary Steering Wheel Controls.................57
Audio Input Jack...........................................262
Audio System................................................256 General Information......................................... 256
Audio Unit.......................................................257 Menu Structure................................................... 259
Autolamps.........................................................61 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 61Automatic Transmission
...........................109
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................... 111
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 109
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow..................................................................... 111
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 109
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................185
6F35 Transmission............................................ 185
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/
3.7L..................................................................185
6F50/6F55 Transmission............................... 185
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels.................................................................. 187
Checking the fluid level.................................... 187
Moving the Air Filter Assembly (Accessing the Dipstick).................................................... 186
Reinstalling The Air Filter Assembly...........188
Auxiliary Power Points.................................90 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 90
Locations................................................................ 90
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive........................................... 112
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 189
Blind Spot Information System..............130 Switching the System Off and On.................131
System Errors........................................................ 131
System Limitations............................................. 131
Using the System............................................... 130
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........130
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............174
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check
........................................188
Brakes................................................................119 General Information........................................... 119
Breaking-In......................................................147
Bulb Specification Chart...........................194
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Daytime Running Lamps.............................63
Decommissioning Requirements..........325
Police Engine Idle feature............................... 325
Vehicle Sealing of Aftermarket Equipment....................................................... 325
Decommissioning the Vehicle................325
Direction Indicators.......................................63
Doors and Locks.............................................52
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driving Aids
.....................................................130
Driving Hints....................................................147
Driving Through Water...............................148
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 63
E
Economical Driving.......................................147
Emission Law
.................................................105
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........106
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 105
End User License Agreement
..................326
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 326
Engine Block Heater
.....................................94
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 95
Engine Coolant Check.................................181 Adding Coolant.................................................... 181
Coolant Change.................................................. 183
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 184
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 183
Recycled Coolant................................................ 182
Severe Climates.................................................. 183
Engine Emission Control...........................105
Engine Oil Check
...........................................179
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 180
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................179
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L........................................179 Engine Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................229
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 229
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................229
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 230
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................230
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 230
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................231 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 231
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................144 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 145
Hitches.................................................................... 144
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 145
Safety Chains....................................................... 144
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 144
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 144
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 145
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................66
Blind Spot Information System...................... 67
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 66
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 66
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 66
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 66
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
Floor Mats
.......................................................148
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 58
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
..................................................304
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 305
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 304
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Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.........................................97
Fuel Consumption.......................................103
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 104
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 104
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................99
Fuel Filter
.........................................................189
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................97 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 97
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........98
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................99 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 99
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................151
Fuses.................................................................163
Fuse Specification Chart...........................163 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........168
Power Distribution Box..................................... 163
G
Gauges...............................................................69 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 69
Information Display............................................. 69
Speedometer........................................................ 69
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 109
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information
.......306
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 308
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 307
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 306
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 306
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 306
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................159
Getting the Services You Need
...............156
Away From Home............................................... 156
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 120
Hazard Flashers
..............................................151
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 192Headlamp Exit Delay....................................62
Headrest
See: Head Restraints.......................................... 86
Head Restraints
..............................................86
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 87
Tilting Head Restraints ...................................... 87
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................85 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 85
Heated Rear Window......................................... 85
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 83
Hill Start Assist..............................................120 Switching the System On and Off.................121
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 121
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................84
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 85
General Hints......................................................... 84
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 84
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 84
Recommended Settings for Cooling............84
Recommended Settings for Heating...........84
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 84
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................120
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............174
I
Ignition Switch.................................................92
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................157
Information Display Control.......................57
Information Displays.....................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Information Messages
..................................77
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 77
Alarm........................................................................\
. 77
AWD........................................................................\
.. 78
Battery and Charging System.......................... 78
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 79
Brake System......................................................... 79
Doors and Locks................................................... 79
Fuel........................................................................\
... 80
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Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................
310
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................180
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 179
Opening and Closing the Hood...............174 Closing the Hood................................................. 175
Opening the Hood.............................................. 174
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................161
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........161
Overhead Console..........................................91
P
Parking Aids....................................................125
Principle of Operation....................................... 125
Parking Brake.................................................120
Pedals
................................................................58
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Police Engine Idle Feature..........................95 Switching the System Off................................ 96
Switching the System On................................. 96
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 52
Power Seats
.....................................................89
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................189
Power Windows
.............................................65
Accessory Delay.................................................... 65
Bounce-Back......................................................... 65
One-Touch Down................................................. 65
One-Touch Up....................................................... 65
Window Lock......................................................... 65
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
R
Rear Loadspace Hatches
..........................136
Cargo Vault........................................................... 136
Electronic Utility Tray........................................ 136Rear Parking Aid............................................125
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 126
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................136 Load Floor............................................................. 136
Load Safe Label.................................................. 136
Rear View Camera........................................126 Using the Rear View Camera System..........127
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 126
Recommended Towing Weights............143
Refueling...........................................................101 Refueling System Overview............................ 101
Refueling System Warning............................. 103
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 101
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................. 51
Changing the Remote Control Battery........50
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 51
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............202
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................51
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................161
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................161
Roadside Assistance
...................................150
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 151
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................... 151
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 151
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 150
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 150
Roadside Emergencies..............................150
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 147
Running Out of Fuel......................................99 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................100
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Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................146
Emergency Towing............................................. 146
Recreational Towing.......................................... 146
Towing...............................................................142
Traction Control.............................................122 Principle of Operation....................................... 122
Transmission Code Designation.............237
Transmission..................................................109
Transporting the Vehicle............................154
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................175
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/ 3.7L..................................................................176
Engine Shield........................................................ 177
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................178
USB Port
.........................................................263
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................112 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires...................................................................... 113
Using Cruise Control....................................129 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 129
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 129
Using Snow Chains......................................219
Using Stability Control................................124
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................285
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 290
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 285
Media Menu Features...................................... 288
Media Voice Commands................................. 287
System Settings................................................. 292
What's Playing?................................................. 287
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............269 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 273
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 278
Making a Call........................................................ 272
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................270 Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time
........................................................................\
..... 269
Phone Options during an Active Call..........272
Phone Voice Commands................................ 270
Receiving Calls.................................................... 272
System Settings................................................. 279
Text Messaging................................................... 276
Using Traction Control................................122 Switching the System Off................................ 122
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 122
Using a Switch...................................................... 122
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 122
Using Voice Recognition...........................266 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 266
System Interaction and Feedback..............267
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................159
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................197
General Information........................................... 197
Vehicle Certification Label........................237
Vehicle Identification Number................236
Vehicle Storage............................................202 Battery................................................................... 203
Body........................................................................\
202
Brakes.................................................................... 203
Cooling system................................................... 203
Engine.................................................................... 203
Fuel system.......................................................... 203
General.................................................................. 202
Miscellaneous..................................................... 203
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................203
Tires........................................................................\
203
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 83
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............236
Voice Control....................................................57
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................70 Airbag readiness................................................... 70
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 70
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Brake System.........................................................
70
Charging System.................................................... 71
Cruise Control......................................................... 71
Direction Indicator................................................. 71
Door Ajar................................................................... 71
Engine Coolant Temperature............................ 71
Engine Oil.................................................................. 71
Fasten Seatbelt...................................................... 71
High Beam................................................................ 71
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 71
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 72
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 72
Parking Lamps....................................................... 72
Police Engine Idle feature.................................. 72
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 72
Service Engine Soon............................................ 72
Stability Control.................................................... 72
Stability Control Off............................................. 72
Washer Fluid Check.....................................189
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 197
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 59
Waxing ..............................................................199
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
Wheels and Tires.........................................205 General Information......................................... 205
Technical Specifications.................................. 227
Windows and Mirrors....................................65
Windshield Washers.....................................59
Windshield Wipers
........................................59
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 59
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................... 191
Wipers and Washers.....................................59
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