Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
California Proposition 65 .............................
11
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
13
Export Unique Options ................................
14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................
16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats .................................................
25
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
27
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
29
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
30
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
32
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
33
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
34
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
35
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
36 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
38
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
39
Side Airbags ....................................................
42
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
43
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
44
Airbag Disposal .............................................
49
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
50
Remote Control .............................................
50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
....
51
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
52
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
..
54
Security
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
55
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
56
Audio Control .................................................
56
Voice Control ...................................................
57
Cruise Control .................................................
57
Information Display Control ......................
57
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ....................................
58
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
59
Windshield Washers ....................................
59
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Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, (for example, your contact
information), to offer you products or
services that may interest you. Data may
be provided to our service providers such
as part suppliers that may help diagnose
malfunctions, and who are similarly
obligated to protect data. We retain this
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. The term "IC:" before the radio
certification number only signifies that
Industry Canada technical specifications
were met. The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range. One of the following
could cause a decrease in operating range:
• Weather conditions.
• Nearby radio towers.
• Structures around the vehicle.
• Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
Other short distance radio transmissions,
for example amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems can also use
the radio frequency used by your remote
control. If the frequencies are jammed, you
will not be able to use your remote control.
You can lock and unlock the doors with the
key. Note:
Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL Note:
If there are problems with the remote
entry system, make sure to take all remote
entry transmitters with you to an authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
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Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries. 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.
Note: Do not remove the rubber cover and
circuit board from the front housing of the
remote control.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery with the +
facing down. Press the battery to make
sure it is fully in the housing.
4. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally. Car Finder Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.
Note: This feature does not work for
vehicles with the Dark Car feature.
Sounding the Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm operates in any
ignition position.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See
Anti-Theft
Alarm (page 55).
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
Alarm System
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors, luggage compartment
and the hood.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:
• If someone opens a door, cargo area
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.
• If you switch the ignition on without a
valid key.
If the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound
for 30 seconds and the hazard warning
flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of the
above will trigger the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. See
Doors and Locks
(page 52).
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching the
ignition on within 12 seconds, or by
unlocking the doors or the cargo area with
the remote control.
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:
Depending on the vehicle options
equipped with your vehicle, not all of the
messages will display or be available.
Certain messages may display abbreviated
or shortened depending upon which cluster
type you have. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages
delete automatically after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messages
before you can access the menus.
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® system has detected a
condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Alarm Action
Message
Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and thevehicle is entered using the key on the driver ’s side door. In
order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering,
the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires.
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
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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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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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