NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult
your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Four –wheel
drive vehicles.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.
Change the engine coolant. 3
At 200,000 mi
(320,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road Operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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A. Third Party Notices. Any and all copies
of the Data and/or packaging relating
thereto shall include the respective Third
Party Notices set forth below and used
as described below corresponding to
the Territory (or portion thereof)
included in such copy:
Notice
Country
“© Royal Jordanian
Geographic Centre ”. The
foregoing notice requirement
for Jordan Data is a material
term of the Agreement. If
Client or any of its permitted
Jordan
sublicensees (if any) fail to
meet such requirement,
HERE shall have the right to
terminate Client’ s license
with respect to the Jordan
Data.
B. Jordan Data. Client and its permitted
sublicensees (if any) are restricted from
licensing and/or otherwise distributing
HERE’ s database for the country of
Jordan (“ Jordan Data ”) for use in Enter-
prise Applications to (i) non-Jordanian
entities for use of the Jordan Data solely
in Jordan or (ii) Jordan-based customers.
In addition, Client, its permitted subli-
censees (if any) and End-Users are
restricted from using the Jordan Data in
Enterprise Applications if such party is
(i) a non-Jordanian entity using the
Jordan Data solely in Jordan or (ii) a
Jordan-based customer. For purposes
of the foregoing, “Enterprise Applica-
tions” shall mean Geomarketing applic-
ations, GIS applications, mobile business
asset management applications, call
center applications, telematics applica-
tions, public organization Internet
applications or for providing geocoding
services. V. Europe Territory
A. Use of Certain Traffic Codes in Europe 1. General Restrictions Applicable to
Traffic Codes. Client acknowledges
and agrees that in certain countries of
the Europe Territory, Client will need
to obtain rights directly from third
party RDS-TMC code providers to
receive and use the Traffic Codes in
the Data and to deliver to End-Users
Transactions in any way derived from
or based on such Traffic Codes. For
such countries, HERE shall deliver the
Data incorporating Traffic Codes to
Client only after receiving certification
from Client of its having obtained such
rights.
2. Display of Third Party Rights
Legends for Belgium. Client shall, for
each Transaction that uses Traffic
Codes for Belgium, provide the
following notice to the End-User:
“Traffic Codes for Belgium are
provided by the Ministerie van de
Vlaamse Gemeenschap and the
Ministèrie de l ’Equipement et des
Transports. ”
B. Paper Maps. With respect to any
license granted to Client relating to
making, selling or distributing paper
maps (i.e., a map fixed on a paper or
paper-like medium): (a) such license
with respect to Data for the Territory of
Great Britain is conditioned on Client’ s
entering into and complying with a
separate written agreement with the
Ordnance Survey (“OS ”) to create and
sell paper maps, Client’ s paying to the
OS any and all applicable paper map
royalties, and Client’ s complying with
the OS copyright notice requirements;
(b) such license for selling or otherwise
distributing for charge with respect to
Data for the Territory of Czech Republic
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 156
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 111
About This Manual...........................................7
About Trail Control.......................................174
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 165
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................433 Exterior Style....................................................... 433
Interior Style........................................................ 433
Lifestyle................................................................. 433
Peace of Mind..................................................... 433
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............183
Adjusting the Headlamps........................266 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 266
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............272
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting............................................76 Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 76
Changing the Color.............................................. 76
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 76
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Alarm System........................................................ 65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Triggering the Alarm............................................65
Appendices....................................................455 Apps.................................................................402
........................................................................\
.......... 402
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 404
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............89 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 89
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 89
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 89
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................89
Audio Control
..................................................66
Type One................................................................. 66
Type Two................................................................. 67
You can operate the following functions with the control:............................................... 67
Audio Input Jack...........................................337
Audio System................................................326 General Information......................................... 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................330
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 330
Changing Radio Stations................................. 331
Playing or Pausing Media................................. 331
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........331
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 331
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........328 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 328
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 328
Accessing the Information Menu.................328
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............328
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 328
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 328
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 329
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 329
Changing Radio Stations................................ 329
Listening to the Radio...................................... 329
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 329
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........329
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........329
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........329
Switching the Display On and Off...............329
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 329
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 330
Using the Display Control............................... 330
Using the Number Block................................. 330
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SYNC.............................................................326
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 326
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............326
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 326
Accessing the Phone Features...................... 327
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 327
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 327
Changing Radio Stations................................. 327
Listening to the Radio....................................... 327
Muting the Audio................................................ 327
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........327
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 328
Using the Display Control................................ 327
Using the Number Block................................. 328
Autolamps.........................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 72
Automatic Climate Control
........................112
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 112
Setting the Temperature................................... 112
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................112
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 113
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 113
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Automatic High Beam Control..................74 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 75
Switching the System On and Off.................74
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 155
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 154
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 155
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 154
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 153Transmission Selector Lever
Positions............................................................ 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check .............................................................
262
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................139 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 140
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 139
Autowipers.......................................................69 Autowipers Settings............................................ 70
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........129
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 264
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery...................... 263
Blind Spot Information System..............196 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow...................................................................... 197
Switching the System On and Off...............199
System Errors....................................................... 199
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 196
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........196
Body Styling Kits.........................................280
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................262
Brakes...............................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Breaking-In.....................................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................324
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................116
Canceling the Set Speed...........................174
Capacities and Specifications................320 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 323
Specifications....................................................... 321
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors...............................................80
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 81
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 80
Power-Folding Mirrors....................................... 80
Puddle Lamps ....................................................... 81
Signal Indicator Mirrors....................................... 81
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 36
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Floor Mats.......................................................227
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 75
Ford Protect...................................................435 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 436
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 435
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................156
Principle of Operation....................................... 156
Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Parking Aid...........................................177 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 178
Front Passenger Sensing System............44
Fuel and Refueling........................................141
Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Advertised Capacity.......................................... 146
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 147
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Quality......................................................141 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 141
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................229
Fuse Box Locations......................................241 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 241
High Current Fuse Box..................................... 242
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............242
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 241
Fuses.................................................................241
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................242
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 242Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............251
G
Garage Door Opener....................................125
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............125
Gauges...............................................................83 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 83
Left Information Display.................................... 85
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 83
Type 3....................................................................... 85
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 152
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
Intelligent Access................................................. 50
General Maintenance Information........437 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 439
Owner Checks and Services......................... 438
Protecting Your Investment........................... 437
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 437
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 437
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................237
Getting the Services You Need...............234 Away From Home.............................................. 234
Glove Compartment
.....................................131
Glove Box with Lock............................................ 131
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 166
Hazard Flashers
............................................229
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 266
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp......................... 268
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 118
Head Restraints
.............................................118
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 119
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................116
Heated Rear Window...................................116
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Heated Seats..................................................124
Heated Windshield.......................................116
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 116
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Hill Start Assist.............................................166 Switching the System On and Off................167
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 167
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................113
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 116
General Hints......................................................... 113
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........115
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................165
Home Screen
................................................368
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Horn....................................................................68
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................133
Starting the Engine............................................ 134
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 134
Switching the Ignition On................................ 134
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
................................................................... 134
In California (U.S. Only).............................235
Information Display Control
......................68
Information Displays....................................90
General Information........................................... 90
Information Messages
.................................98
4WD........................................................................\
. 110
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm and Security............................................. 99
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 100
Battery and Charging System......................... 101
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Doors and Locks................................................. 102
Driver Alert............................................................ 102
Drivetrain............................................................... 103Engine.....................................................................
103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 107
Remote Start....................................................... 108
Starting System ................................................. 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Traction Control.................................................. 108
Trail Control.......................................................... 109
Trailer...................................................................... 109
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Restraints..................................................... 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 26
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ........................ 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 73
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............73
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 75
Reading Lamps..................................................... 76
Rear Courtesy Lamp............................................ 76
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
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