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Using Cruise Control..................................209
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................210
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................217
Lane Keeping System.................................219
Blind Spot Information System................224
Cross Traffic Alert........................................226
Steering.........................................................230
Collision Warning System..........................231
Drive Control................................................234
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................236
Luggage Covers..........................................236
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................236
Load Limit......................................................237
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................242
Trailer Sway Control...................................243
Recommended Towing Weights.............243
Essential Towing Checks..........................246
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......248
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................250
Economical Driving.....................................250
Driving Through Water...............................251
Floor Mats......................................................251
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................253
Hazard Flashers..........................................254
Fuel Shutoff..................................................254
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................255
Post-Crash Alert System...........................258
Transporting the Vehicle...........................258
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............260
In California (U.S. Only)...............................261
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................262
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................263
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................264
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................266
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......266
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................267
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................268
Changing a Fuse.........................................283
Maintenance
General Information...................................286
Opening and Closing the Hood..............286
Under Hood Overview...............................287
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................289
Engine Oil Check........................................289
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................290
Engine Coolant Check................................291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.....295
Brake Fluid Check......................................295
Washer Fluid Check...................................295
Fuel Filter......................................................296
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If it is necessary to modify an advanced frontairbag system to accommodate a personwith disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center. See Getting theServices You Need (page 260).
SIDE AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mountequipment on or near the airbag cover,on the side of the seatbacks (of the frontseats), or in front seat areas that may comeinto contact with a deploying airbag. Failureto follow these instructions may increase therisk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Do not use accessory seat covers. Theuse of accessory seat covers mayprevent the deployment of the side airbagsand increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Do not lean your head on the door. Theside airbag could injure you as itdeploys from the side of the seatback.
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the airbag, its fuses or the seatcover on a seat containing an airbag as youcould be seriously injured or killed. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.
If the side airbag has deployed, theairbag will not function again. The sideairbag system (including the seat) must beinspected and serviced by an authorizeddealer. If the airbag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase the risk of injuryin a crash.
The side airbags are located on the outboardside of the seatbacks of the front seats. Incertain sideways crashes, the airbag on theside affected by the crash will be inflated.The airbag was designed to inflate betweenthe door panel and occupant to furtherenhance the protection provided occupantsin side impact crashes.
The system consists of the following:
•A label or embossed side panelindicating that side airbags are fitted toyour vehicle.
•Side airbags located inside the driver andfront passenger seatbacks.
•Front passenger sensing system.
•Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith readiness indicator. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator (page 51).
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Towing trailers beyond themaximum recommended grosstrailer weight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
Do not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the certificationlabel.
Note: See Recommended TowingWeights (page 243).
Your vehicle may have electrical items,such as fuses or relays, related totowing. See Fuses (page 268).
Your vehicle's load capacity designationis by weight, not by volume, so youcannot necessarily use all availablespace when loading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra load onyour vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,brakes, tires and suspension. Inspectthese components periodically during,and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movementaffects your vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest tothe trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items centeredbetween the left and right side trailertires.
•Load the heaviest items above thetrailer axles or just slightly forwardtoward the trailer tongue. Do notallow the final trailer tongue weightto go above or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
•Select a ball mount with the correctrise or drop and load capacity. Whenboth the loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightly angleddown toward your vehicle, whenviewed from the side.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder maybe present due to the increased payloadweight. Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and setting yourvehicle up for towing is located inanother chapter of this manual. SeeLoad Limit (page 237).
You can also find information in the RV& Trailer Towing Guide available at yourauthorized dealer, or online.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Pre-Fuse Box
The pre-fuse box is in the enginecompartment attached to the positive batterypost. This box contains several high currentfuses. If you need to replace one of thesehigh current fuses, see an authorized dealer.
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to the powerdistribution box before reconnecting thebattery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The power distribution box is in the enginecompartment. It has high-current fuses thatprotect your vehicle's main electrical systemsfrom overloads.
You will need to reset some features if youdisconnect and reconnect the battery. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 296).
Lift the release lever at the rear of the coverto remove it.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse Number
Anti-lock brake system module.50A1F7
Anti-lock brake system module.30A 1F8
Fuel pump relay.20A 1F9
Blower motor relay.40A 1F10
Run start relay.30A 1F11
Powertrain control module relay.40A 1F12
Starter relay.30A 1F13
Memory seat.30A 1F14
Wipers and washers relay.30A 1F15
Cooling fan.25A 1F16
Cooling fan 1 (600W).40A 1F17
Cooling fan 1 (750W).50A 1
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse Number
Cooling fan 2 (600W).40A 1F18
Cooling fan 2 (750W).50A 1
Anti-lock brake system module run/start.5A 2F19
Horn relay.20A 2F20
Brake pedal switch.10A 2F21
Windshield wipers and washer.25A 2F22
Run/start relay coil.5A 2F23
Transmission range control module.20A 2F24
Air conditioning clutch.10A 2F25
Powertrain control module relay coil.5A 2F26
Washer pump relay.10A 2F27
Alternator sensor.10A 2F28
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse Number
Rain sensor.15A 2F29Rear wiper.Rear washer pump relay coil.
Left-hand headlamp.20A 2F30
Right-hand headlamp.20A 2F31
Vehicle power 1 (powertrain control module).15A 2F32
Vehicle power 2 (canister vent solenoid, universal exhaustedgas oxygen sensor, variable camshaft timing, catalyst monitorsensor, canister purge solenoid).
15A 2F33
Vehicle power 3 (A/C clutch control relay coil, variable A/Ccompressor, fan control relay coil, engine charge air bypassvalve solenoid, active grill shutters).
15A 2F34
Vehicle power 4 (ignition coils).15A 2F35
Not used.—F36
Not used.—F37
Voltage quality module run/start (vehicles equipped withstop/start).15A 2F38
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