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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............248
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 248
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points................................133 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 133
Locations................................................................ 133
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 156
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 252
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 192
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................118
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 307
Specifications..................................................... 304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................307
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 260
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 150
Center Console
..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................256 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 257
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps..................................................... 256
LED Lamps............................................................ 257
License Plate Lamp........................................... 257
Changing a Fuse...........................................235 Fuses....................................................................... 235
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252 Battery Management System....................... 254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 255
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264
Cleaning Products......................................260 Materials............................................................... 260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior.................................260 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 261
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................298
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
Entertainment...............................................391 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 392
Apps....................................................................... 400
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 399
CD (If equipped)................................................ 398
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 395
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 393
Sources.................................................................. 392
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information............................... 400
USB Ports............................................................ 400
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................207 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 208
Hitches................................................................... 207
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 208
Safety Chains...................................................... 207
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 207
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 207
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 208
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................79
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267 Floor Mats.........................................................211
Foot Pedals
See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................450 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 451
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 450
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................140
Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 147
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Filter
........................................................252
Fuel Quality - E85........................................140 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 140
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........141
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................142 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 142
Fuel Shutoff....................................................214
Fuses................................................................226
Fuse Specification Chart..........................226 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231
Power Distribution Box.................................... 226
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............129
Gauges...............................................................83 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 84
Type 1........................................................................\
83
Type 2....................................................................... 84
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 152
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information........452 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 454
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 453
Protecting Your Investment........................... 452
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 452
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........455
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 455
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 456
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 242
Opening and Closing the Hood...............237 Closing the Hood............................................... 238
Opening the Hood.............................................. 237
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................223
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........224
Overhead Console........................................134
P
Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Parking Brake.................................................164
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 SecuriLock®........................................................... 64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Pedals
.................................................................70
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone..............................................................404 During a Phone Call.......................................... 407
Making Calls....................................................... 406
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 404
Phone Menu........................................................ 405
Receiving Calls.................................................... 407
Smartphone Connectivity............................. 408
Text Messaging.................................................. 408
Post-Crash Alert System
............................217
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 123
Power Lumbar...................................................... 123
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................252 Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 171
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................127
Rear Seats
.......................................................125
Split-folding Rear Seat..................................... 125
Rear View Camera........................................175 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 175
Recommended Towing Weights...........206
Refueling..........................................................144 Refueling System Overview........................... 144
Refueling System Warning............................. 146
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 144
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start..................................................118 Automatic Settings............................................. 118
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............264
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............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................224
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Storage Compartments.............................134
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 82
Sun Shades.......................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........38 Principle of Operation........................................ 38
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................370 General Information......................................... 370
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................434
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................348
911 Assist............................................................... 348
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 350
SYNC™
...........................................................330
General Information......................................... 330
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................361
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............297
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................221
Tire Care...........................................................273 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 274
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 273
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 275
Temperature A B C............................................. 274
Traction AA A B C............................................... 273
Treadwear............................................................. 273
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 288
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 289
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 269General Information.........................................
268
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 270
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 268
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................. 271
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........269
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 267
Towing a Trailer............................................205 Load Placement................................................ 205
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................209
Emergency Towing........................................... 209
Recreational Towing........................................ 209
Towing.............................................................205
Traction Control
............................................166
Principle of Operation...................................... 166
Transmission Code Designation............303
Transmission..................................................152
Transporting the Vehicle
............................217
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................239
Engine Shield...................................................... 240
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................241
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 HomeLink Wireless Control System............129
USB Port
.........................................................328
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180 Automatic Cancellation................................... 183
Blocked Sensor................................................... 184
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 183
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 183
Detection Issues.................................................. 183
Following a Vehicle............................................. 181
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 183
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 182
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 183
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............181
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 182
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 183
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