
From the Instrument Panel or Overhead
Console
Press the button on the
instrument panel or pull the
switch down on the overhead
console.
Note: The luggage compartment release
switch in standard configuration operates
when the ignition is in the run or start
position. An optional configuration is
available so that the switch operates when
the ignition is in any position. Contact an
authorized dealer to change these settings.
Note: The luggage compartment release
switch on both the instrument panel and
overhead console function the same.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE WARNINGS
Keep vehicle doors and luggage
compartment locked and keep keys
and remote transmitters out of a
child ’s reach. Unsupervised children could
lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury.
Children should be taught not to play in
vehicles. Do not leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these
high temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious heat-related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
children are particularly at risk. Your vehicle is equipped with a release
handle that provides a means of escape
for children and adults if they become
locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults should familiarize themselves with
the operation and location of the release
handle.
The handle is located inside the luggage
compartment either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or near the tail
lamps. It is composed of a material that
will glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
Pull the handle and push up on the luggage
compartment door (lid) to open from
within the luggage compartment.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. When closing the power windows,
verify they are free of obstruction and
make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the window
openings. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Note: The one-touch down feature is for
the driver side only.
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Note: The one-touch up feature is for the
driver side only. Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.
Bounce-Back
The window stops automatically while
closing.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
If you override bounce-back, the
window does not reverse if it detects
an obstacle. Take care when closing
the windows to avoid personal injury or
damage to your vehicle. Pull up the window switch and hold within
a few seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window travels
up with no bounce-back protection. The
window stops if you release the switch
before the window fully closes.
Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It illuminates when you
lock the rear window controls.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
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WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling. This vehicle may have more than one
battery. Removing the battery cables
from only one battery does not
disconnect your vehicle electrical system.
Make sure you disconnect the battery
cables from all batteries when
disconnecting power. Failure to do so may
cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Your vehicle is fitted with a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water.
When a battery replacement is required,
you must use a recommended
replacement battery that matches the
electrical requirements of the vehicle.
Note:
After cleaning or replacing the
battery, make sure you reinstall the battery
cover or shield.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect the low voltage battery performance
and durability. This may also affect the
performance of other electrical systems in
the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry. If you see any corrosion on the battery or
terminals, remove the cables from the
terminals and clean with a wire brush. You
can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water.
Because your vehicle
’s engine is
electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained
by power from the battery. When the
battery is disconnected or a new battery
is installed, the engine must relearn its idle
and fuel trim strategy for optimum
driveability and performance. Flexible fuel
vehicles (FFV) must also relearn the
ethanol content of the fuel for optimum
driveability and performance.
To restore the settings, do the following:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3. Switch off all accessories.
4. Press the brake pedal and start your vehicle.
5. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. Reset the
power windows bounce-back feature.
See Windows and Mirrors (page 65).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System
(page 256).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
7. Drive the vehicle at least 10 mi (16 km)
to completely relearn the idle trim and
fuel trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
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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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Maintenance..........................................................80
Park Aid...................................................................
80
Police Engine Idle feature.................................. 81
Power Steering....................................................... 81
Reminder Messages............................................. 81
Seats........................................................................\
. 82
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 82
Traction Control.................................................... 82
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster........................................69
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................62
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................63
Dome Task Lamp................................................. 63
Front Map Lamps................................................. 63
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................54
Interior Mirror....................................................67 Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 67
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 67
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................152 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 152
Jump Starting....................................................... 153
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 152
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 153
K
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lighting Control
..............................................60
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 61
High Beams............................................................ 60
Spot Lamp Control............................................... 61
Lighting..............................................................60 General Information........................................... 60
Load Carrying
.................................................136 Load Limit.......................................................136
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 141
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 136
Locking and Unlocking.................................52 Battery Saver......................................................... 53
Hidden Rear Door Locks.................................... 52
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 53
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 53
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 53
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........53
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........53
Power Door Locks................................................ 52
Remote Control..................................................... 52
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
M
Maintenance...................................................174 General Information........................................... 174
Manual Climate Control
..............................83
Manual Seats..................................................88 Lumbar Adjustment........................................... 89
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 88
Recline Adjustment............................................ 88
Media Hub......................................................263
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 74
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................85
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 65
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................231
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............233
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................235
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........309
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 309
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