•
Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft
terry cloth towel to eliminate water
spotting.
• Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird
droppings, insect deposits and road tar.
These may cause damage to your
vehicle ’s paintwork or trim over time.
We recommend Motorcraft Bug and
Tar Remover.
• Remove any exterior accessories, for
example antennas, before entering a
car wash.
• When filling with AdBlue®, remove any
residue on painted surfaces
immediately.
Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents
can damage painted surfaces. If these
substances come in contact with your
vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as
possible.
Cleaning the Headlamps
Note: Do not scrape the headlamp lenses
or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or
chemical solvents to clean them.
Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when
they are dry.
Exterior Chrome Parts
• Apply a high quality-cleaning product
to bumpers and other chrome parts.
Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions.
We recommend Motorcraft Custom
Bright Metal Cleaner.
• Do not apply the cleaning product to
hot surfaces. Do not leave the cleaning
product on chrome surfaces longer
than the time recommended.
• Using non-recommended cleaners can
result in severe and permanent
cosmetic damage.
Note: Never use abrasive materials, for
example steel wool or plastic pads as they
can scratch the chrome surface. Note:
Do not use chrome cleaner, metal
cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.
Exterior Plastic Parts
For routine cleaning we recommend
Motorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease
spots are present, we recommend
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
Stripes or Graphics (If Equipped)
Hand washing your vehicle is preferred
however, pressure washing may be used
under the following conditions:
• Do not use water pressure higher than
2,000 psi (14,000 kPa)
.
• Do not use water hotter than
179°F
(82°C).
• Use a spray with a
40° wide spray
angle pattern.
• Keep the nozzle at a
12 in (305 mm)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.
Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle
at an angle to the vehicle's surface may
damage graphics and cause the edges to
peel away from the vehicle's surface.
Underbody
Regularly clean the underside of your
vehicle using water. Keep body and door
drain holes free of debris or foreign
material.
Under Hood
For removing black rubber marks from
under the hood we recommend Motorcraft
Wheel and Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug
and Tar Remover.
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BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
The specified replacement bulbs are in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T.
(Department of Transportation) for North
America to affirm lamp performance, light
brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time. Trade number
Function
D3S
Headlamp (high intensity discharge) Low
and High 1
LED
Side marker - front 1
LED
Park lamp - front 1
7444NA
Turn lamp - front 1
LED
Signal indicator mirror lamp
LED
Approach lamp
LED
Tail and brake lamp 1
LED
Turn lamp - rear 1
LED
Backup lamp 1
W5W
License plate lamp
LED
High-mount brake lamp 1
W5W
Interior lamps
1 To replace these lamps, see an authorized dealer.
Note: To replace instrument panel lights, see an authorized dealer.
Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 105
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 160
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 161
Accessories....................................................438 Exterior Style....................................................... 438
Interior Style........................................................ 438
Lifestyle................................................................. 438
Peace of Mind..................................................... 438
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............177
Active Park Assist.........................................168 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 170
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........171
Troubleshooting the System........................... 171
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 169
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................251
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 252
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 251
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............253
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................153
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 73
Changing the Color.............................................. 73
Switching Ambient Lighting Off...................... 73
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 73
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................460 Apps
.................................................................407
........................................................................\
.......... 407
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 409
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............84 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 84
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 84
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 84
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................84
Audio Control..................................................64 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 64
Audio Input Jack
............................................318
Audio System...............................................308 General Information......................................... 308
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System...........................................................315
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 315
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 315
Changing Radio Stations................................. 315
Selecting the Audio Modes............................. 315
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........315
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 316
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
........................................................................\
314
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 314
Changing Radio Stations................................. 314
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 314
Inserting a CD....................................................... 314
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........314
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 314
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........309 Accessing the Auxiliary Media
Sources............................................................ 309
Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 310
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 310
Accessing the Phone Features...................... 310
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 310
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 310
Changing Radio Stations................................. 310
Ejecting the CD..................................................... 311
Listening to a CD.................................................. 311
Listening to Satellite Radio.............................. 311
Listening to the Radio........................................ 311
Menu Structure..................................................... 311
Muting the Audio.................................................. 311
Playing or Pausing Media.................................. 311
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Switching the Audio Unit On and Off...........311
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................... 311
Using the Display Control................................. 311
Using the Number Block................................... 311
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 70
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System......................106
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 106
Setting the Temperature................................. 106
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............106
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 107
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 107
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
107
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
107
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................109
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 109
Setting the Temperature................................. 109
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............109
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 109
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 110
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
110
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: SYNC...................................................107
Directing the Air................................................... 107
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 107
Setting the Temperature.................................. 107
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............108
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 108
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 108Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 108
Automatic High Beam Control...................71 Switching the System On and Off.................. 72
Automatic Transmission
...........................149
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................. 151
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 150
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 151
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 149
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............244
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 244
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
Locations............................................................... 129
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 153
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 248
Blind Spot Information System..............189 Switching the System Off and On...............190
System Errors...................................................... 190
System Limitations........................................... 190
Using the System............................................... 189
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........189
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 24
Brake Fluid Check.........................................247
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
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Breaking-In.....................................................207
Bulb Specification Chart...........................307
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................298
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 301
Specifications..................................................... 299
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................302
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 306
Specifications..................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications................293
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Catalytic Converter
......................................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 252
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........252
LED Lamps........................................................... 253
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Fuses....................................................................... 232
Changing a Road Wheel............................287 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 287
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 288
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248 Battery Management System...................... 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 251
Checking MyKey System Status...............53 MyKey Distance..................................................... 53
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 53
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 53
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34 Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Cleaning Products
.......................................255
Materials............................................................... 255
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................255 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 256
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 256
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 256
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 256
Underbody........................................................... 256
Under Hood......................................................... 256
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Mirrors.................................................................... 258
Cleaning the Wheels..................................260
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................257
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate.............................................................391 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................393
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........391
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 391
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........393
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 391
Setting the Temperature................................. 391
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................391
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 391
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 392
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information.......442 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 444
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 443
Protecting Your Investment........................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 442
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................219
Getting the Services You Need................216 Away From Home............................................... 216
Global Opening...............................................75
Opening the Windows........................................ 75
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers..............................................211
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 251
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................71
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 114
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 116
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................112
Heated Rear Window...................................112
Heated Seats
...................................................121
Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 122
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................65
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Switching the System On and Off...............162
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 162
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
General Hints........................................................ 110
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 111
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling............112 Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................161
Home Screen.................................................373
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)..............................217
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information Messages
.................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
All Wheel Drive..................................................... 96
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 95
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Collision Warning System................................. 98
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 98
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid................................................................... 101
Passenger Sensing System Message..........101
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Reminder Messages........................................... 101
Remote Start........................................................ 102
Seats....................................................................... 102
Starting System.................................................. 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Transmission........................................................ 103
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
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Using Tether Straps.............................................
22
Instrument Cluster.........................................79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70
Instrument Panel Overview.........................15
Interior Lamps..................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror....................................................77 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 77
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................212 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 212
Jump Starting....................................................... 213
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 212
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 213
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 58
Keyless Starting.............................................132 Ignition Modes...................................................... 132
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lane Keeping System.................................184 Switching the System On and Off...............185
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
.................................................197
Load Limit........................................................197
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 201
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 197
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57Battery Saver.........................................................
58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 55
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........55
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 57
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
M
Maintenance..................................................234 General Information......................................... 234
Manual Climate Control............................105 Directing the Air.................................................. 105
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 105
Setting the Temperature................................. 105
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 105
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 106
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 105
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 105
Manual Seats..................................................116 Lumbar Adjustment............................................ 117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................. 117
Media Hub.......................................................319
Memory Function.........................................120
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 121
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 120
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 85
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 74
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
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