
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter...............................................................235
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service
Operation
......................................................... 235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........246
Checking MyKey System Status..............66
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................44
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 38
Right-Hand Side................................................... 38
Cigar Lighter
....................................................123
Cleaning Products......................................260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 262
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 261
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 261
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 262
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................265
Cleaning the Interior...................................263 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 263
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 264
Leather Interior................................................... 264
Rear Windows..................................................... 264
Seatbelts.............................................................. 264
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 264
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 264
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................263
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Climate Control
............................................109
Cold Weather Precautions.........................191
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........55 Creating a MyKey
...........................................65
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings.............................................................. 66
Cruise Control
...................................................81
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 168
Cup Holders
....................................................125
Customer Assistance..................................201
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................87
Diesel Particulate Filter - 3.2L Diesel..............................................................145
Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic Regeneration................................................... 146
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 148
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 146
Digital Radio..................................................342 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 343
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Doors and Locks.............................................70
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................242
Changing the Fuel Filter.................................. 242
Purging Air From the Fuel System...............243
Drive Belt Routing - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................258
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L
.................................................................258
Driver Alert......................................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Using Driver Alert................................................ 169
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47 Children and Airbags........................................... 52
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 52
Driving Aids
.....................................................169
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
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Front Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......246
Fuel and Refueling........................................131
Fuel Consumption........................................139
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 139
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 140
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 140
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................244
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................132 Biodiesel................................................................. 133
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 134
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ........................................................... 132
Fuel Requirements - Choosing the Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel is Required
(United States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S.
Virgin Islands and Other Locales)...........132
Fuel Quality - E85
.........................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 135
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 136
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................134 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 134
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Ignition Switch..................................................... 195
Fuse Box Locations....................................208 Body Control Module....................................... 208
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........208
Pre-fuse Box....................................................... 208
Fuses................................................................208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................208
Body Control Module........................................ 216
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............212
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L.........................................217
Body Control Module........................................ 225
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 218
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............221 G
Gauges...............................................................93
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............93
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 94
Information Display............................................. 93
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty.................................................................. 94
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................59
General Maintenance Information.......459 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 461
Owner Checks and Services......................... 460
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 459
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 459
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 459
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Mechanical Parking Brake.......................... 157
See: Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake...................................... 157
Hazard Flashers............................................195
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 247
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 248
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 113
Head Restraints..............................................113 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 114
Installing the Head Restraint ......................... 114
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 114
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111 Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 111
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 111
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
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Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
M
Maintenance ..................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Adjusting the Armrest........................................ 116
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 115
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub......................................................348
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 99
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................310
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................68
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation........................................................417 cityseeker.............................................................. 424
Destination Mode............................................... 419
Map Mode............................................................. 418
Navigation Map Updates................................ 425
Navigation Menu................................................ 422
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 425
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 424
Waypoints............................................................. 423
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........462 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 462
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 462O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................235
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 235
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............229 Closing the Hood............................................... 230
Opening the Hood............................................. 229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
Overhead Console
........................................125
Overhead Storage Compartments..............125
P
Parking Aid
......................................................163
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 164
Parking Aids
....................................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake
......................157
Center Parking Brake......................................... 157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake..................................157
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Personalized Settings
.................................102
Measure Units...................................................... 102
Phone................................................................412 During a Phone Call........................................... 415
Making Calls......................................................... 414
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 412
Phone Menu......................................................... 413
Receiving Calls..................................................... 415
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 416
Text Messaging................................................... 416
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 70
Power Running Boards
.................................77
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Power Seats....................................................116
Power Lumbar...................................................... 118
Power Steering Fluid Check......................241 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 241
Power Windows.............................................90 Accessory Delay................................................... 90
Bounce-Back......................................................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Down......................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Up............................... 90
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............111 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed................111
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents..................................................................... 111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................... 111
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................92
Closing the Rear Quarter Windows...............92
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows.............92
Rear Seats........................................................118 Installing the Seats............................................ 120
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................ 119
Rear View Camera.......................................165 Manual Zoom....................................................... 167
Rear View Camera Delay.................................. 167
Rear View Camera Locations......................... 165
Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................. 167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 165
Recommended Towing Weights.............181 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 183
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).......................61
Changing the Remote Control Battery........62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 61Locating Your Vehicle.........................................
62
Programming a New Remote Control..........62
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 63
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)............................................................60
Changing the Remote Control Battery........60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 60
Locating Your Vehicle.......................................... 61
Programming a New Remote Control.........60
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........61
Remote Start
...................................................112
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 191
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 136
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Safety Canopy
™.............................................53
Safety Precautions........................................131
Satellite Radio..............................................344
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 345
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............345
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................345
Troubleshooting................................................. 346
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........466
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................459
Seatbelt Extension........................................45
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................42
Seatbelt Reminder........................................43
Belt-Minder®......................................................... 43
Seatbelts...........................................................39 Principle of Operation........................................ 39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................42
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Seats...................................................................113
Security...............................................................75
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - 3.2L Diesel
....................................................143
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue)
Guidelines......................................................... 143
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) Level...........143
Warning Lamps and Messages..................... 143
Settings...........................................................428 911 Assist............................................................... 433
Ambient Lighting.............................................. 440
Bluetooth............................................................. 430
Clock...................................................................... 430
Display.................................................................... 441
General.................................................................. 438
Media Player........................................................ 429
Mobile Apps......................................................... 436
Navigation............................................................ 434
Phone.................................................................... 430
Radio...................................................................... 433
Sound..................................................................... 428
Valet Mode........................................................... 442
Vehicle................................................................... 440
Voice Control........................................................ 441
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 438
Side Airbags.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position...................113 Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains................................. 286
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
Special Notices
................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................464
Exceptions........................................................... 466
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 168
Speed Limiter................................................169 Engine Speed Limiter........................................ 169
Vehicle Speed Limiter - Fixed........................ 169
Stability Control.............................................161 Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 126
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................127 Cold Weather Operation.................................. 128
Engine Glow Plugs.............................................. 128
Failure to Start..................................................... 128
Starting a Cold or Hot Engine........................ 128
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................127
Cold or Hot Engine.............................................. 127
Engine Idle Speed after Starting................... 127
Flooded Engine.................................................... 127
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........126 General Information.......................................... 126
Steering.............................................................172
Steering Wheel
...............................................80
Storage Compartments.............................125
Supplementary Restraints System.........46 Principle of Operation........................................ 46
Switching Off the Engine...........................129 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 129
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................387 General Information......................................... 387
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
......................442
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................365
911 Assist............................................................... 365
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 367
SYNC™...........................................................349 General Information......................................... 349
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................379
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