Driving Hints
Breaking-In
.....................................................218
Economical Driving .....................................
218
Driving Through Water ...............................
219
Floor Mats .......................................................
219
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
221
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
222
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
222
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
223
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
224
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
225
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
226
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
227
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
228
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
229
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
231
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
231
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
231
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
233
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
242
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
244
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
244
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
246
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
247 Under Hood Overview - 2.5L
..................
248
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
249
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L ..............................................................
249
Engine Oil Check .........................................
249
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
250
Engine Coolant Check ................................
251
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
255
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
255
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
256
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
256
Fuel Filter .......................................................
256
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
256
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
258
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
259
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
259
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
261
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
265
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
267
Cleaning Products ......................................
267
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
267
Waxing ............................................................
269
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
269
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
269
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
270
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
270
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
271
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
272
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
272
Vehicle Storage ............................................
272
Body Styling Kits .........................................
274
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
275
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Pre-Fuse Box
The pre-fuse box is in the engine
compartment attached to the positive
battery post. This box contains several high
current fuses. If you need to replace one
of these high current fuses, see an
authorized dealer.
Power Distribution Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
The power distribution box is in the engine
compartment. It has high-current fuses
that protect your vehicle's main electrical
systems from overloads.
You will need to reset some features if you
disconnect and reconnect the battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery
(page 256). Lift the release lever at the rear of the cover
to remove it.
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USB Ports............................................................
400
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 164
Essential Towing Checks...........................214 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 215
Hitches.................................................................... 214
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 216
Safety Chains....................................................... 214
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 215
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 215
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 214
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 215
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................16
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 87
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 86
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 87
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 86
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Puddle Lamps ....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outermost Positions...................................... 36
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................35
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 295
Floor Mats
........................................................219
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
..................................................446
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 447
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 446
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................158
Principle of Operation....................................... 158Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid............................................171
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 172
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................141
Fuel Consumption
.......................................148
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 148
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 148
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 148
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................143
Fuel Filter
........................................................256
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 141
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 142
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................143
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 143
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................222
Fuses.................................................................233
Fuse Specification Chart...........................233 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........239
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........237
Power Distribution Box.................................... 233
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 233
G
Garage Door Opener...................................126
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............126
Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 154
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information
.......448
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 450
Owner Checks and Services......................... 449
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 448
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 448
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 448
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................229
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