
GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left hand side
of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of your vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever
under the front of the hood near the
center of your vehicle.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. •
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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360 Degree Camera...................................246
Camera Views..................................................... 247
Front Camera...................................................... 248
Side Camera........................................................ 248
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 218
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 228
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 229
Accessories....................................................557 Exterior Style........................................................ 557
Interior Style......................................................... 557
Lifestyle.................................................................. 557
Peace of Mind..................................................... 558
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........250
Active Park Assist
........................................239
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 241
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........242
Troubleshooting the System......................... 242
Using Active Park Assist................................. 240
Adjustable Pedals
.........................................90
Adjusting the Headlamps........................369 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 370
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 369
Adjusting the Pedals....................................90
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................86 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................86
End of Travel Position......................................... 87
Memory Feature.................................................... 87
Airbag Disposal...............................................57
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel................................................................. 374
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline............................................................ 374
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 83
Ambient Lighting
...........................................98
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 98
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 98
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 98
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................83 Arming the Alarm................................................. 83
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 83
Using the System................................................. 83
Appendices...................................................586
Apps.................................................................526 ........................................................................\
.......... 526
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 528
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............114 Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 114
Beltminder Warning............................................ 114
Door Ajar Warning............................................... 114
Headlamps On Warning................................... 114
Key in Ignition Warning...................................... 114
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 114
Parking Brake On Warning............................... 115
Rear Park Aid Warning....................................... 114
Service AdvanceTrac Warning........................ 115
Audio Control...................................................87 Media........................................................................\
88
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 88
Audio System
................................................453
General Information......................................... 453
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..........................................................455
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 456
Changing Radio Stations............................... 456
Selecting the Audio Modes........................... 456
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