Underbody
Flush the complete underside of your
vehicle frequently. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.
Under Hood
For removing black rubber marks from
under the hood we recommend Motorcraft
Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug
and Tar Remover.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges. CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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4. Turn the hazard flashers on then off
three times, this must be completed
within 10 seconds. If the reset mode
has been entered successfully, the horn
will chirp once and the system indicator
will flash. If this does not occur, repeat
the procedure from step 2. If after
repeated attempts to enter the reset
mode, the horn does not chirp and the
system indicator does not flash, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
5. Train the system sensors in the tires using the following reset sequence
starting with the left front tire and
following a clockwise order: Left front,
right front, right rear, left rear.
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn chirps.
Note: The single horn chirp confirms that
the sensor identification code has been
learned by your vehicle for this position. If a
double horn chirp is heard, the reset
procedure was unsuccessful and must be
repeated.
7. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right front tire. Decrease
the air pressure until the horn chirps.
8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn chirps.
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn chirps.
Training is complete when the horn
chirps after the last system sensor (left
rear) has been trained and the system
indicator stops flashing.
10. Switch the ignition off. If two short horn chirps are heard, the reset
procedure was unsuccessful and
must be repeated. Note:
If after repeating the procedure two
short horn chirps are heard again, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
11. Set all four tires to the correct pressure See Maintenance (page
197). or the tire inflation pressure label
(located on the edge of driver door or
the B-Pillar).
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be
used. The tire pressure monitoring system
sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
be replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant. If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.
See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 244). Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
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Action and Description
Menu Item
Item
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current
system activities including climate settings, voice
commands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status Bar
A
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it
takes you to the home screen view.
Home
B
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manually
or have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. See
Settings (page 359).
Clock
C
This displays the current outside temperature.
Outside
Temperature
D
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select a
feature.
Feature Bar
E
The touchscreen allows you quick access
to all of your comfort, navigation,
communication and entertainment
options. Using the status and feature bar
you can quickly select the feature you want
to use.
Note: Your system is equipped with a
feature that allows you to access and
control audio features for 10 minutes after
you switch the ignition off (and no doors
open). The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the status
bar depending on market, vehicle options
and current operation. If a feature is not
active, the icon does not display. Certain
icons may move to the left or right
depending on what options are active.
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Website
owner.ford.com Website
www.syncmyride.ca
www.syncmaroute.ca Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Limitations on your cell
phone's capability.
The system
says "Phone-
book down-
loaded" but my
SYNC 3 phone-
book is empty or
is missing
contacts.
If the missing contacts are stored on your
SIM card, move them to your cell phone's
memory.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Cruise Control...................................................61
Principle of Operation....................................... 145
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 145
Cup Holders.....................................................115
Customer Assistance..................................178
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 68
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 68
Digital Radio..................................................270 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 271
Direction Indicators
.......................................70
Doors and Locks.............................................53
Drive Belt Routing.........................................218
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driving Aids.....................................................146
Driving Hints
....................................................170
Driving Through Water.................................171
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 68
E
Economical Driving
......................................170
Emission Law..................................................127 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........128
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 127
End User License Agreement
.................406
FordPass Connect Terms and
Conditions........................................................ 431
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 406
Engine Block Heater.....................................118 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 118Engine Coolant Check...............................202
Adding Coolant.................................................. 202
Coolant Change................................................. 204
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 205
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 204
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 203
Severe Climates................................................. 203
Engine Cooling Fan......................................201
Engine Emission Control
............................127
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58
Engine Oil Check
.........................................200
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 200
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................200
Engine Specifications.................................255
Entertainment...............................................333 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 334
Apps........................................................................\
342
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 341
CD ........................................................................\
.... 340
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 337
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 334
Sources.................................................................. 333
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 342
USB Ports............................................................. 342
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................165
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 166
Hitches.................................................................... 165
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft......................................................... 167
Safety Chains....................................................... 165
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 166
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 166
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 165
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 166
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
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Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 100
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........99
Recommended Settings for Heating...........99
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 100
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 99
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................134
Home Screen.................................................325
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........197
I
Ignition Switch
................................................116
In California (U.S. Only)..............................179
Information Display Control.......................62
Information Displays....................................84
General Information........................................... 84
Information Messages
..................................87
Transmission.......................................................... 95
Installing Child Restraints.............................17 Child Restraints...................................................... 17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 20
Using Tether Straps............................................. 22
Instrument Cluster
.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel................................71
Center Mounted Lamp........................................ 72
Luggage Compartment Lamp......................... 72
Side Mounted Lamp............................................. 71
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel..............................70
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 70
Luggage Compartment Lamp.......................... 71
Reading Lamps....................................................... 71
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
..........................175
Connecting the Jumper Cables...................... 175
Jump Starting....................................................... 176
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 175
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 176
K
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Parking Lamps...................................................... 66
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............155
Load Carrying
.................................................153
Load Limit.......................................................156 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 161
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 156
Locking and Unlocking
.................................53
Autolock................................................................... 55
Autounlock............................................................. 55
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 55
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 53
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 54
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 53
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside.................................................................... 56
Remote Control..................................................... 53
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 54
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 54
Luggage Anchor Points
..............................153
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 248
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Maintenance...................................................197
General Information........................................... 197
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Manual Liftgate..............................................56
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 57
Manual Seats
.................................................105
Adjusting the Height of the Driver
Seat.................................................................... 106
Adjusting the Lumbar Support .................... 105
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 105
Recline Adjustment........................................... 106
Media Hub......................................................276
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 84
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............101
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 73
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................255
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
MyKey ™............................................................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
N
Navigation......................................................348 cityseeker.............................................................. 355
Destination Mode.............................................. 350
Map Mode............................................................ 349
Navigation Map Updates................................ 356
Navigation Menu................................................ 353
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 356
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 355
Waypoints............................................................ 354
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........391 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 391
Maintenance Intervals..................................... 392
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................201 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 201
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check..................................... 200Opening and Closing the Hood...............197
Closing the Hood................................................ 198
Opening the Hood.............................................. 197
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................182
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........183
Overhead Console
.........................................115
Rear Door Storage Compartment.................115
P
Parking Aids
...................................................140
Principle of Operation...................................... 140
Parking Brake
.................................................135
Passive Anti-Theft System........................58
SecuriLock®........................................................... 58
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 58
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personalized Settings
...................................87
Measure Units........................................................ 87
Switching Chimes Off......................................... 87
Personal Safety System ™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Phone...............................................................343 During a Phone Call.......................................... 346
Making Calls........................................................ 345
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 343
Phone Menu........................................................ 344
Receiving Calls................................................... 346
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 347
Text Messaging................................................... 347
Post-Crash Alert System
............................177
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
Power Seats
...................................................106
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window
..........73
Accessory Delay.................................................... 73
One-Touch Down................................................. 73
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows ..........................................73
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
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