Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................230
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................237
Lane Keeping System.................................239
Blind Spot Information System.................244
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................246
Steering..........................................................250
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................251
Drive Control.................................................255
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................257
Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Luggage Covers...........................................258
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258
Load Limit.......................................................259
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................264
Trailer Sway Control....................................265
Recommended Towing Weights..............265
Essential Towing Checks............................267
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......269
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................271
Reduced Engine Performance...................271
Economical Driving.......................................271
Driving Through Water................................272
Floor Mats.......................................................273
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................274
Hazard Flashers............................................275
Fuel Shutoff....................................................275
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................276
Post-Crash Alert System.............................278
Transporting the Vehicle............................279
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................280
In California (U.S. Only)................................281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................282
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)...........................................283
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................284
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................288
Changing a Fuse..........................................305
Maintenance
General Information.....................................308
Opening and Closing the Hood...............308
Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™...................................................310
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L......................312
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......314
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L.............................314
Engine Oil Check...........................................314
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................315
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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 280).
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 seat airbag supplementalrestraint systems, its fuses or the seat coveron a vehicle containing seat airbags 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 as soon as possible. If the airbagis not replaced, the unrepaired area willincrease the risk of injury in a crash.
The side airbags are on the outboard sideof the seatbacks of the front seats. Theairbag was designed to inflate between thedoor panel and occupant to further enhancethe protection provided to occupants incertain side impact crashes.
The system consists of the following:
•A label or embossed side panelindicating that side airbags are fitted toyour vehicle.
•Side airbags inside the driver and frontpassenger seatbacks.
•Front passenger sensing system.
Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.See Crash Sensors and AirbagIndicator (page 55).
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The design and development of the sideairbag system included recommendedtesting procedures that were developed bya group of automotive safety experts knownas the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.These recommended testing procedureshelp reduce the risk of injuries related to thedeployment of side airbags.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER KNEE
AIRBAGS
Note:Keep the glove box door closed whiledriving for optimal performance of thepassenger knee airbag during a crash.
Note:To reduce risk of injury, do not obstructor place objects in the deployment path ofthe knee airbag.
A driver knee airbag is located under orwithin the instrument panel. A passengerknee airbag is located within or under theglove box door. During a crash, the restraintscontrol module may activate the driver andpassenger knee airbags based on crashseverity and occupant conditions. Undercertain crash and occupant conditions, the
driver and passenger knee airbag maydeploy but the driver front airbag may notactivate. As with front and side airbags, it isimportant to be properly seated andrestrained to reduce the risk of death orserious injury.
Make sure the knee airbags areoperating properly. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator(page 55).
SAFETY CANOPY™
WARNINGS
Do not place objects or mountequipment on or near the headliner atthe siderail that may come into contact witha deploying curtain airbag. Failure to followthese instructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
Do not lean your head on the door. Thecurtain airbag could injure you as itdeploys from the headliner.
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the curtain airbags, its fuses,the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headlineron a vehicle containing curtain airbags asyou could be seriously injured or killed.Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
All occupants of your vehicle includingthe driver should always wear theirsafety belts even when an airbagsupplemental restraint system and curtainairbag is provided. Failure to properly wearyour safety belt could seriously increase therisk of injury or death.
To reduce risk of injury, do not obstructor place objects in the deploymentpath of the curtain airbag.
If the curtain airbags have deployed,the curtain airbags will not functionagain. The curtain airbags (including the A,B, C and D pillar trim and headliner) must beinspected and serviced by an authorizeddealer. If the curtain airbag is not replaced,the unrepaired area will increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the certificationlabel.
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.
Note:Your vehicle may have electricalitems, such as fuses or relays, related
to towing. See Fuses (page 288).
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. When both the loadedvehicle and trailer are connected, thetrailer frame should be level, orslightly angled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed 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 in theLoad Carrying chapter. See Load Limit(page 259).
You can also find information in the RV& Trailer Towing Guide available at yourauthorized dealer, or online.
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Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure the twovehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNINGS
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical components asgrounding points. Stay clear of moving parts.To avoid reverse polarity connections, makesure that you correctly identify the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals on both thedisabled and booster vehicles beforeconnecting the cables.
Do not attach the end of the positivecable to the studs or L-shaped eyeletlocated above the positive (+) terminal ofyour vehicle’s battery. High current may flowthrough and cause damage to the fuses.
Do not connect the end of the secondcable to the negative (-) terminal of thebattery to be jumped. A spark may cause anexplosion of the gases that surround thebattery.
Note:In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the dischargedbattery.
2.Connect the other end of the positive (+)cable to the positive (+) terminal of thebooster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4.Make the final connection of the negative(-) cable to an exposed metal part of thestalled vehicle's engine, away from thebattery and the fuel injection system, orconnect the negative (-) cable to a groundconnection point if available.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand rev the engine moderately, or pressthe accelerator gently to keep yourengine speed between 2000 and 3000RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
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Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
WARNINGS
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 located in theengine compartment. It has high-currentfuses that protect your vehicle's mainelectrical systems from overloads.
If you disconnect or reconnect the battery,some features need to be reset. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 324).
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Power fold 2nd row seats.30A 11
Starter relay.—2
Rear wiper.15A 13Rain sensor
Blower motor relay.—4
Power point 3 - back of console.20A 25
Not used.—6
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 1.20A 17
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 2.20A 18
Powertrain control module relay.—9
Power point 5-main bin.20A 210
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 4.15A 311
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 3.15A 312
Not used.—13
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