Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................306
Cleaning Products .....................................
306
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
306
Waxing ...........................................................
308
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
308
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
308
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
309
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
309
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
310
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
311
Cleaning the Wheels ...................................
311
Vehicle Storage ..............................................
311
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
314
Tire Care ..........................................................
316
Using Summer Tires ..................................
329
Using Snow Chains ....................................
329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
330
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
334
Technical Specifications ..........................
338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
342
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
343
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
344
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
345
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
346
Transmission Code Designation ...........
346
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
347Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec ........................................................
351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
355
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Audio System
General Information ..................................
362
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD .................................................................
363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD ........................................................
364
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
366
Digital Radio .................................................
370
Satellite Radio ..............................................
372
USB Port .........................................................
375
Media Hub .....................................................
375
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
376
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
378
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
380
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
392
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
397
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
406
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
414
Home Screen ...............................................
426
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
427
Entertainment .............................................
434
Climate ...........................................................
444
Phone .............................................................
446
Navigation .....................................................
452
Apps ................................................................
460
Settings ..........................................................
463
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
477
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately
33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range.
One of the following could cause a
decrease in operating range:
• Weather conditions.
• Nearby radio towers.
• Structures around the vehicle.
• Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended. Note:
If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
Intelligent Access
(If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.
• You press the luggage compartment
button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See
Remote
Control (page 53).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (If
Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The integrated keyhead
transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and
starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.
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them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle
’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with License exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
Changing Tires With a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System Note:
Each road tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the wheel
and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is
not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
care when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor.
You should always have your tires serviced
by an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at
least monthly) using an accurate tire
gauge. See When Inflating Your Tires in
this chapter.
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9. Turn the lead screw, where the lug
wrench attaches, of the jack by hand
to release the lug wrench from the jack.
Press the button on the wrench to
extend the handle. Fold down the
wrench socket.
10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is off
the ground. 11.
The vehicle jacking points are shown
here, and are depicted on the warning
label on the jack.
12. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking
points. 13. Raise the wheel by turning the jack
handle clockwise.
14. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 15. Replace the flat tire with the spare
tire, marking sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered.
16. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 17.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
338).
Stowing the flat tire
1. Stand the flat tire vertically in the mini-spare tub with the tire's valve
stem facing rearward toward the
luggage compartment.
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2. Fasten the flat tire to the luggage
compartment back panel by inserting
the L-shaped bolt through one of the
lug bolt holes in the wheel.
3. Turn the L-shaped bolt clockwise into the threaded hole in the luggage
compartment back panel until the tire
is secured.
4. Unblock the diagonally opposite wheel. Stowing the jack With the road wheel in the vertical position
in the spare tire tub, the jack assembly
does not fit in its standard position. Secure
the jack in the alternate position by
inserting the wing bolt through the jack as
shown.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while
your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death. Ib-ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
100 (135)
1/2-20 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford
recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. NEITHER
GRACENOTE WARRANTS THE RESULTS
THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE
OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS
OR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER. © Gracenote 2007.
Radio Frequency Statement
FCC ID: ACJ-SYNCG3-L
IC: 216B-SYNCG3-L
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING:
Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
The antenna used for this transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. Taiwan Territory
Note: In accordance with the management
approach of low-power radio wave
radiation motors:
Article 12: For approved and certified
low-power radiation motor models,
companies, firms or users must not alter
the frequency, increase the power or
change the characteristics and functions
of the original design without authorization.
Article 14: The usage of low-power
radio-frequency motors must not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal
telecommunications. Should interference
be detected, immediately stop using the
device and only resume usage after
ensuring that there is no longer any
interference. For the legal
telecommunication and wireless
telecommunication of the telco, the
low-power radio frequency motor must be
able to tolerate legal limits of interference
from telecommunication, industrial,
scientific and radio wave equipment.
SUNA TRAFFIC CHANNEL – TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
By activating, using and/or accessing the
SUNA Traffic Channel, SUNA Predictive or
other content or material provided by
Intelematics (together,
SUNA Products
and/or Services
), you must accept
certain terms and conditions. The following
is a brief summary of the terms and
conditions that apply to you. To view the
full terms and conditions relevant to your
use of the SUNA Products and/or Services,
please consult: Website
www.sunatraffic.com.au/termsandcon- ditions/
1. Acceptance
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Radio Frequency Statement
IC Identification Number
FCC Identification Number
SYNC Version
216B-SYNCG3-L
ACJ-SYNCG3-L
3.0
216B-FA170BCARHS
ACJ-FA-170-BCARHS
3.1
216B-FG185SG32MH
ACJ-FG-185-SG32MH
3.2 WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
These devices comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. The device does not cause harmful interference.
2. The device accepts any interference received, including interference that
could cause undesired operation. TYPE APPROVALS
Radio Frequency Certifications for
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sensor(s)
Argentina Brazil
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Phone.....................................................................
465
Radio...................................................................... 468
Sound..................................................................... 463
Valet Mode............................................................ 477
Vehicle.................................................................... 475
Voice Control....................................................... 476
Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................. 473
Side Airbags.....................................................48
Side Sensing System.................................204 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 205
Sitting in the Correct Position..................139
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 329
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 334
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................501
Exceptions............................................................ 502
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 217
Stability Control
............................................197
Principle of Operation....................................... 197
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 166
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................167 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 169
Failure to Start..................................................... 168
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................170
Important Ventilating Information...............170
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 169
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 169
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 167
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 167
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........166 General Information.......................................... 166
Steering...........................................................235 Electric Power Steering................................... 235Steering Wheel
................................................77
Storage Compartments.............................164
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 94
Sun Visors.........................................................94 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 94
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Switching Off the Engine...........................170 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 170
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................414
General Information.......................................... 414
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.......................477
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................392
911 Assist............................................................... 392
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 394
SYNC™............................................................376 General Information.......................................... 376
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................406
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............340
Terrain Control
...............................................199
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................266
Tire Care...........................................................316 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 317
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 316
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 318
Temperature A B C.............................................. 317
Traction AA A B C............................................... 316
Treadwear............................................................. 316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........330 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 331
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 332
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 314
Towing a Trailer.............................................247 Load Placement................................................. 247
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