
8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an
8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp when adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp does need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
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Vehicles With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an
8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp when adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4.
There is a distinct cut-off (change from
light to dark) in the left portion of the
beam pattern. The top edge of this
cut-off should be positioned
2 in
(5 cm) below the horizontal reference
line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to
accommodate normal changes in
pressure. Condensation can be a natural
by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the
vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the
temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
thin mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
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A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B. 215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. If not,
contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. G.
H:
Indicates the tire's speed
rating. The speed rating denotes
the speed at which a tire is
designed to be driven for extended
periods of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from
81 mph
(130 km/h) to 186 mph
(299 km/h). These ratings are
listed in the following chart.
Note: You may not find this
information on all tires because it
is not required by federal law. Speed rating
Letter
rating
81 mph (130 km/h)
M
87 mph (140 km/h)
N
99 mph (159 km/h)
Q
106 mph (171 km/h)
R
112 mph (180 km/h)
S
118 mph (190 km/h)
T
124 mph (200 km/h)
U
130 mph (210 km/h)
H
149 mph (240 km/h)
V
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C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Recommended Tire Pressures
and Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check the pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge (including spare, if
equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended
by the manufacturer. WARNING: Under-inflation
is the most common cause of
tire failures and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with
unexpected loss of vehicle
control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!
You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as
automatic service station gauges
may be inaccurate. We
recommend the use of a digital or
dial-type tire pressure gauge
rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge. Use the
recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns.
Always inflate your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
even if it is less than the maximum
inflation pressure information
found on the tire. You will find a
Tire Label containing the
manufactures recommended tire
inflation pressure by the tire size
and other important information
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver ’s door.
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The recommended tire inflation
pressure is also found on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch on the B-pillar, or on
the edge of the driver
’s door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles.
Inspecting Your Tires and
Wheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads
for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones,
nails or glass that may be wedged
in the tread grooves. Check the tire
and valve stems for holes, cracks,
or cuts that may permit air
leakage and repair or replace the
tire and replace the valve stem.
Inspect the tire sidewalls for
cracking, cuts, bruises and other
signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire
is suspected, have the tire
demounted and inspected in case
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
For your safety, tires that are
damaged or show signs of
excessive wear should not be used
because they are more likely to
blow out or fail. Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to
wear abnormally. Inspect all your
tires, including the spare,
frequently, and replace them if
one or more of the following
conditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm),
tires must be replaced to help
prevent your vehicle from skidding
and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of
smooth rubber across the tread
will appear on the tire when the
tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
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Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223
To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 223
To Start the Engine............................................ 224
K
Keyless Entry....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keyless Starting
............................................134
Ignition Modes..................................................... 135
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System.................................192 Switching the System On and Off...............193
Liftgate...............................................................66
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............79
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers............205
Load Carrying
................................................204
Load Limit......................................................206
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 210
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 206
Locking and Unlocking................................60 Activating Intelligent Access............................. 61
Autolock................................................................... 62
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 63
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 60
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside............61
Power Door Locks................................................ 60
Remote Control.................................................... 60Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter........................................................ 62
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 62
Luggage Covers
............................................204
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
M
Maintenance.................................................244 General Information......................................... 244
Manual Climate Control
.............................110
Directing the Airflow........................................... 110
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 110
Setting the Temperature.................................. 110
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................. 111
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........111
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
110
Manual Liftgate
..............................................66
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 66
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 66
Manual Seats.................................................120 Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 121
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 121
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Media Hub
......................................................332
Memory Function..........................................122 Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 123
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 95
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 85
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof..........................................................88 Bounce-Back......................................................... 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof.............89
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............89
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 89
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Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L
EcoBoost™.................................................303
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................305
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................58
MyKey ™.............................................................55
Principle of Operation........................................ 55
N
Navigation.....................................................406 cityseeker............................................................... 413
Destination Mode............................................. 408
Map Mode............................................................ 406
Navigation Map Updates................................. 414
Navigation Menu.................................................. 411
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 414
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 413
Waypoints.............................................................. 412
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........451 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 451
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 452
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................250
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 249
Opening and Closing the Hood..............244 Closing the Hood............................................... 245
Opening the Hood............................................. 244
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................231
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........231
Overhead Console........................................133
P
Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Perchlorate........................................................13 Personal Safety System
™.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Phone...............................................................401 During a Phone Call......................................... 404
Making Calls........................................................ 403
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 401
Phone Menu........................................................ 402
Receiving Calls................................................... 404
Smartphone Connectivity............................. 405
Text Messaging.................................................. 405
Post-Crash Alert System..........................224
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................ 60
Power Liftgate.................................................67 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 69
Obstacle Detection............................................. 69
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 67
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 68
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 68
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off........................................................................\
. 69
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 122
Adjusting the Seat Backrest........................... 122
Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................. 122
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 122
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 122
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................256
Power Windows.............................................85 Accessory Delay................................................... 86
Bounce-Back......................................................... 85
One-Touch Close................................................. 85
One-Touch Open................................................. 85
Rear Window Lock............................................... 85
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 171
Rear Seat Armrest........................................133
Rear Seats
.......................................................124
Folding the Seatback........................................ 124
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Recline Adjustment...........................................
124
Unfolding the Seatback................................... 124
Rear Under Floor Storage........................204 Adjustable Load Floor..................................... 204
Cargo Management System......................... 204
Rear View Camera.......................................180 Using the Rear View Camera System..........181
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 180
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............77 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 77
Recommended Towing Weights.............212
Refueling..........................................................145 Refueling System Overview............................ 145
Refueling System Warning.............................. 147
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 146
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................ 52
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 50
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 50
Remote Start......................................................... 52
Replacing the Battery.......................................... 51
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 52
Remote Start..................................................116
Automatic Settings............................................. 117
Heated and Cooled Features........................... 117
Last Settings.......................................................... 117
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............272
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................14
Collision Repairs.................................................... 14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 14
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 14
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................54
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................231
Roadside Assistance
...................................221
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 222
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 221
Roadside Emergencies...............................221 Roof Racks and Load Carriers
................205
Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 205
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 218
Running Out of Fuel.....................................143 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 144
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 144
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................47
Safety Precautions........................................141
Satellite Radio
..............................................329
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 330
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............330
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................330
Troubleshooting.................................................. 331
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........455
Scheduled Maintenance..........................448
Seatbelt Extension
........................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 37
Seatbelts...........................................................33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................37
Conditions of operation..................................... 37
Seats..................................................................118
Security..............................................................70
Settings.............................................................417 911 Assist............................................................... 422
Ambient Lighting............................................... 428
Bluetooth............................................................... 419
Clock....................................................................... 419
Display................................................................... 429
General.................................................................. 426
Media Player......................................................... 418
Mobile Apps......................................................... 425
Navigation............................................................ 423
Phone...................................................................... 419
Radio....................................................................... 422
Sound...................................................................... 417
Valet Mode........................................................... 430
Vehicle................................................................... 428
Voice Control...................................................... 430
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