1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located on the left side panel
left of the pedals.
2. Slightly lift the hood. 3. Release the hood latch by pulling up
on the secondary release lever. 4.
Open the hood and support it with the
prop rod.
Closing the Front Hood
1. Remove the hood prop rod from the under hood slot and securely place it
back in its holder.
2. Lower the hood and lightly press down
until closed.
Note: If you do not close the front hood
correctly, an indicator lamp displays in the
instrument cluster. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 64).
Opening the Rear Hatch
You can open the rear hatch by three
different methods:
• A button on your remote control. See
Remote Control
(page 41).
• In the case of a dead battery or other
electrical concerns, use the key blade
in your remote control. See
Remote
Control (page 41).
• A button on the lighting control switch.
After you release the rear hatch latch, lift
the rear hatch into the open position.
A hydraulic cylinder holds the rear hatch
open.
Closing the Rear Hatch
1. Pull down the rear hatch.
2. Lightly press the hatch into position so
the latch fully engages.
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ABOUT LAUNCH CONTROL
Note:
Only use this feature in a controlled
environment, such as a track. Launch control
is not for use in normal driving.
Note: Launch control is not available when
in the Wet drive mode.
Your vehicle has a launch control feature
that uses clutch and engine controls to
reduce wheel spin or slip on a hard
acceleration from a standing start.
To operate launch control, your vehicle
must meet the following conditions:
• You must be in any drive mode other
than Wet drive mode.
• You must close the doors, front hood
and rear hatch.
• Your vehicle should be on a level
surface.
• You must disengage the electric park
brake.
• You must be at a complete stop with
the brake pedal applied and the
transmission selector in drive (D).
• Transmission clutch fluid temperature
must be in the normal operating
temperature range.
• No powertrain or brake system warning
indicators are active.
Launch Control remains active until:
• You switch the feature off through the
display screen.
• Your vehicle no longer meets the
conditions required for launch control
to operate. USING LAUNCH CONTROL
To use Launch Control:
•
Activate the launch control feature
through the display screen. See
General Information (page 69).
• When activated, the LC icon appears
in white inside the instrument cluster.
• With your vehicle at a complete stop,
hold the brake pedal firmly and press
the accelerator pedal to wide open
throttle.
• When the engine reaches the required
RPM and your vehicle meets all other
system requirements, the LC icon turns
from white to green and the vehicle is
ready to launch.
• Quickly release the brake pedal and
carefully steer your vehicle when it
accelerates from a stop. The launch
control feature controls wheel spin as
you accelerate.
• After completing the run and stopping,
the LC icon returns to white.
• If any operating conditions are not
within specification, the LC icon turns
grey with a strikethrough.
• You can switch launch control off
through the display screen.
See
General Information (page 69).
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Cleaning Procedure
Type of Stain
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup or ketchup.
Use cold water and rinse by dabbing with
clean water. Avoid warm water because it
makes these substances coagulate.
Blood, egg, excrement or urine.
Use lukewarm water. If the color remains,
treat with lemon juice and then rinse.
Liquor, alcoholic beverages, wine, beer, cola
and tea.
Use lukewarm water and rinse by dabbing
with clean water.
Indelible pencil, cocoa, chocolate, pastry
with cream or chocolate, ice cream or
mustard.
Use lemon juice, wipe with lukewarm water
and rinse by dabbing with clean water.
Vinegar, hair gel, tomato sauce or coffee
with sugar.
Use ethyl alcohol, then dab with water.
Dye transfer and all other stains.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING: Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces. See Cleaning Leather
Seats
(page 172).
Note: If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See
Cleaning
the Interior (page 171).
Clean the carbon fiber portions of the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
clean, damp and soft cloth, then use a
clean, dry and soft cloth to dry these areas. •
Do not use any household cleaning
products or glass cleaners as these
may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and
cluster lens.
• Wash or wipe your hands clean if you
have been in contact with certain
products such as insect repellent and
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage
to the interior painted surfaces.
• Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.
Your warranty may not cover these
damages.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
If your vehicle has Alcantara or Miko
microfiber cloth trim, follow the cleaning
instructions in this chapter. See Cleaning
the Interior (page 171).
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
interior trim surfaces.
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General
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
SYNC 3 only supports four languages in a
single module for text display, voice control
and voice prompts. The country where you
bought your vehicle dictates the four
languages based on the most popular
languages spoken. If the selected language
is not available, SYNC 3 remains in the
current active language.
SYNC 3 does not support
the currently selected
language for the instru-
ment cluster and inform-
ation and entertainment
display.
The language
selected for the
instrument
cluster and
information and
entertainment
display does not
match the
SYNC 3
SYNC 3 offers several new voice control
features for a wide range of languages.
Dialing a contact name directly from the
phonebook without pre-recording (for
example,
“call John Smith ”) or selecting a
track, artist, album, genre or playlist directly
from your media player (for example, "play
artist Madonna").
language
(phone, USB,
Bluetooth
audio, voice
control and
voice prompts). SYNC 3 System Reset
The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC
3 feature is lost. This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase any
information previously stored in the system (such as paired devices, phonebook, call
history, text messages, or user settings). To perform a System Reset, press and hold
the Seek Up (>>|) button while pressing and holding the Radio Power button. After
approximately 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system
reset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system.
For additional assistance with SYNC 3
troubleshooting, refer to the regional Ford
or Lincoln website.
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Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change oil and filter.
Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check parking brake
function. Check brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check washer fluid level.
Inspect hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect vehicle battery and state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check operation of all lights.
Check operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Changing a Road Wheel............................198
Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking............................................................... 198
Changing the 12V Battery.........................160 Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 160
Battery Management System........................ 162
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................164
Changing the Wiper Blades......................162
Checking the Wiper Blades......................162
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................172
Cleaning Products
.......................................168
Materials................................................................ 168
Cleaning the Engine.....................................170
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................168
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 170
Matte Paint Finish.............................................. 169
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 170
Standard Paint Finish....................................... 169
Under Hood........................................................... 170
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................172
Cleaning the Interior......................................171 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth.............171
Cleaning the Wheels....................................173
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..............................................................171
Climate Control
...............................................79
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 154
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......38
Cruise Control..................................................52 Principle of Operation........................................ 114
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 114
Cup Holders
.....................................................85
Customer Assistance..................................133
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Event Data Recording........................................... 8
Service Data Recording......................................... 7
Daytime Running Lamps............................58 Direction Indicators
.......................................59
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Drive Mode Control........................................53 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 119
Damper Comfort Mode..................................... 119
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 115
Front Lift................................................................. 119
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 34
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........38
Driving Aids......................................................115
Driving at High Speed.................................198 Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than .........198
Driving Hints
....................................................127
Driving Through Water................................127
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 58
E
Electric Parking Brake
.................................106
Applying the Electric Parking brake............106
Battery With No Charge................................... 107
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........107
Emergency Door Release............................48
Emission Law..................................................96 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............97
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 96
End User License Agreement.................285 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 285
Engine Coolant Check................................154 Adding Coolant.................................................... 155
Coolant Change.................................................. 156
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 157
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 156
Recycled Coolant............................................... 156
Severe Climates.................................................. 156
Engine Emission Control.............................96
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 49
Engine Oil Check...........................................153 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 153
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Home Screen.................................................219
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........150
I
In California (U.S. Only).............................134
Information Display Control.......................53
Information Displays....................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Information Messages..................................72 AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 72
Alarm........................................................................\
. 72
Battery and Charging System.......................... 73
Doors and Locks.................................................... 73
Engine....................................................................... 73
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 74
Hill Start Assist ..................................................... 74
Hydraulic System.................................................. 74
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 75
Maintenance ........................................................... 75
Park Brake............................................................... 76
Remote Start.......................................................... 76
Starting System .................................................... 77
Steering System.................................................... 77
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................... 77
Transmission.......................................................... 78
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster.........................................62
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................58
Instrument Panel Overview........................14
Interior Lamps.................................................59
Interior Mirror
....................................................61
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................130 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 130
Jump Starting........................................................ 131
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 130
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 131K
Keyless Starting
..............................................86
Ignition Modes...................................................... 86
Keys and Remote Controls........................40
L
Launch Control
..............................................167
Lighting Control..............................................53
High Beams............................................................. 57
Performance Shift Indicator............................ 54
Lighting
...............................................................57
General Information............................................ 57
Load Carrying..................................................121
Load Limit
.........................................................121
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................... 121
Locking and Unlocking.................................45 Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 45
Autolock.................................................................. 46
Battery Saver.......................................................... 47
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 47
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 47
Power Door Locks................................................ 45
Remote Control.................................................... 45
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 46
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 198
M
Maintenance..................................................150 General Information.......................................... 150
Manual Seats
...................................................82
Map Pockets....................................................85
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 69
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 60
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................201
N
Navigation......................................................236 cityseeker.............................................................. 243
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