Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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911 Assist...........................................................49
911 Assist May Not Work If................................ 50
911 Assist Privacy Notice................................... 50
In the Event of a Crash....................................... 50
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 174
Accessories.....................................................412 Exterior Style........................................................ 412
Interior Style.......................................................... 412
Lifestyle.................................................................. 412
Peace of Mind...................................................... 412
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............196
Active Park Assist.........................................184 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 185
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................276 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 278
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 276
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................74
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel.................................. 283
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L..................................................................... 283
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 72
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
......................................................................358
Selecting a Radio Source............................... 358Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................72
Alarm System......................................................... 72
Arming the Alarm................................................. 72
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 73
Full Guard and Reduced Guard....................... 72
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 72
Appendices
....................................................434
Apps.................................................................385 Using Apps on an Android Device...............386
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 385
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90 Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning.............................................................. 90
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning.............................................................. 90
Door Ajar Audible Warning................................ 91
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning................... 91
Headlamps On Audible Warning.................... 91
Key in Ignition Audible Warning....................... 91
Parking Brake On Audible Warning................91
Audio System
................................................352
General Information......................................... 352
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.....................358
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 358
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................356
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 356
Changing Radio Stations................................ 357
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 357
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........357
Seek Down and Previous Track Button................................................................ 357
Seek Up and Next Track Button................... 357
Sound Settings................................................... 357
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........356
Switching the Screen On and Off................357
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.......................................................................353
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 353
Changing Radio Stations................................ 354
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 356
Returning to the Previous Screen................356
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........355
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 356
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................. 356
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Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................340
Air Conditioning System.................................. 341
Automatic Transmission................................ 344
Brake System...................................................... 343
Engine..................................................................... 341
Fuel Tank............................................................... 343
Grease.................................................................... 344
Locks...................................................................... 344
Washer Reservoir............................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 349
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications.................327
Cargo Nets......................................................222
Installing the Net................................................ 222
Removing the Net.............................................. 224
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 287
Catalytic Converter
......................................159
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 159
Changing a Bulb...........................................278 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............281
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 280
Headlamp............................................................. 278
Interior Lamps...................................................... 281
License Plate Lamp........................................... 281
Rear Lamps........................................................... 281
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 280
Changing a Fuse..........................................260 Fuse Types........................................................... 260
General Information......................................... 260
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................320 Changing a Road Wheel................................... 321
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
..................................................... 320
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 324
Changing the 12V Battery..........................273 Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
Duratorq-TDCi Diesel
..............................283
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................283
Changing the Front Wiper Blades..........275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
............275
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors
........276
Checking MyKey System Status..............60
Checking the Wiper Blades......................275
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................131
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................291
Cleaning Products.......................................286
Cleaning the Exterior..................................287 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 287
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 288
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 288
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 288
Underbody........................................................... 288
Under Hood......................................................... 288
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................290
Cleaning the Interior...................................289 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats.............................................. 289
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 290
Leather Interior................................................... 290
Rear Windows.................................................... 290
Seatbelts.............................................................. 289
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays........................................................... 290
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 290
Cleaning the Wheels..................................292
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................289
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60 MyKey Information Messages......................... 60
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Climate Control............................................108
Clock...................................................................94
Type 1........................................................................\
94
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Cold Weather Precautions.......................239
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3.....................358
Pairing a Device.................................................. 358
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 268
Cornering Lamps
.............................................81
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
...................................................57
MyKey Information Messages......................... 58
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start........................................57
MyKey Information Messages.......................... 57
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................211 False Alerts............................................................ 213
Switching the System Off and On................213
System Errors....................................................... 213
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 212
System Limitations............................................ 213
Using the System................................................. 211
Cruise Control................................................195 Principle of Operation....................................... 195
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 195
Cup Holders....................................................133
Customer Assistance
..................................247
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................462
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 462Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles
With: Wireless Accessory
Charging.......................................................462
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
........................................461
Radio Frequency Statement.......................... 461
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................163 Diesel Particulate Filter Automatic
Regeneration................................................... 164
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration................................................... 165
On-Board Diagnostics System...................... 163
Direction Indicators
.......................................82
Doors and Locks.............................................63
Drive Belt Routing - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel............................................................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel
...............................284
Drive Belt Routing - 2.5L...........................285
Driver Alert.....................................................203 Driver Alert System Display........................... 204
Driver Alert System Messages...................... 205
Driver Alert System Warnings....................... 203
Switching Driver Alert On or Off.................. 204
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................46
Driving Aids....................................................202
Driving Hints..................................................238
Driving Through Water
...............................239
E
Eco Mode
.........................................................213
Eco Mode System Display............................... 214
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Economical Driving.....................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............434
Emission Law.................................................158 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........159
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 158
End User License Agreement.................436 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 436
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Information Displays.....................................92
General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages.................................94
Active Park Assist................................................. 95
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 96
Auto-Start-Stop................................................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert Systems.................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Engine...................................................................... 98
Fuel System........................................................... 99
Headlamps............................................................. 99
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey...................................................................... 101
Parking Aid............................................................. 101
Parking Brake....................................................... 102
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 102
Rear Window Lock............................................. 102
Remote Control................................................... 102
Selective Catalytic Reductant System............................................................... 103
Stability Control.................................................. 105
Starting System.................................................. 105
Steering System................................................. 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Transmission ........................................................ 106
Wireless Accessory Charging......................... 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Restraints...................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster.........................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79
Instrument Panel Overview.........................17
Interior Lamps.................................................82 Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 82
Reading Lamps..................................................... 82
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
.................85 Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without:
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
.................85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................243 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 243
Jump Starting...................................................... 244
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 243
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 244
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
Disabled Keys........................................................ 68
General Information............................................ 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 68
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 67
Passive Key............................................................. 67
Unlocking Your Vehicle...................................... 68
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
L
Lane Keeping System
................................205
Lane Keeping System Display...................... 208
Lane Keeping System Messages.................209
Lane Keeping System Settings.................... 206
Lane Keeping System Warning Lamps and Indicators......................................................... 208
Switching Lane Keeping System On or Off...................................................................... 206
Liftgate...............................................................69
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 79
High Beams............................................................ 78
Parking Lamps....................................................... 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............224
Load Carrying
.................................................221
Load Limit.......................................................225
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 229
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Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................. 225
Locking and Unlocking.................................63 Autolock.................................................................. 65
Autounlock............................................................. 65
Emergency Locking with the Key................... 65
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 64
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 63
Opening the Double Rear Doors From Inside................................................................... 66
Remote Control.................................................... 63
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 64
Unlocking the Doors with the Interior Door Handles............................................................... 64
Luggage Anchor Points...............................221
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Lug Nuts..........................................................325
M
Maintenance..................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
Manual Climate Control............................108
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents.................................................................. 109
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents.................................................................. 109
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 108
Setting the Temperature................................. 109
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 108
Manual Liftgate
..............................................69
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 69Opening the Liftgate...........................................
69
Unlocking the Liftgate........................................ 69
Manual Seats
...................................................117
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 118
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 118
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 118
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 117
Single Passenger Seat....................................... 118
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 92
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 83
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel............................................................330
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel.................................331
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................332
MyKey Settings...............................................56 Configurable Settings......................................... 56
Non-Configurable Settings.............................. 56
MyKey Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Push Button Start........................................61
What is an admin key?........................................ 61
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?.................... 61
Why can I not create a MyKey?....................... 61
Why can I not program a MyKey?................... 61
Why can I not start the engine with a MyKey?................................................................ 62
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?..................................................... 62
MyKey Troubleshooting - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start.....................61
What is an admin key?........................................ 61
Why can I not clear the MyKeys?.................... 61
Why can I not create a MyKey?....................... 61
Why can I not program a MyKey?................... 61
Why does the MyKey distance not accumulate?...................................................... 61
MyKey ™
.............................................................56
Principle of Operation........................................ 56
N
Navigation.......................................................381 Changing the Format of the Map................382
Live Traffic............................................................ 384
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Michelin Travel Guide.......................................
385
Navigation Map Updates................................ 385
Route Guidance................................................. 383
Setting a Destination........................................ 381
Zoom...................................................................... 382
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........419 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 419
Maintenance Intervals..................................... 420
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................267
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 267
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 266
Opening and Closing the Hood...............261 Closing the Hood............................................... 262
Opening the Hood.............................................. 261
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................252
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........252
Overhead Console........................................133 Rear Door Storage Compartment................133
P
Parking Aids
....................................................179
Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Parking Brake
..................................................174
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 Programming a Passive Key.............................. 71
Programming a Remote Flip Key................... 70
SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
Passive Key Backup Position.....................55
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personalized Settings..................................94 Measure Units....................................................... 94
Switching Chimes Off........................................ 94
Personal Safety System ™
..........................39
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 39
Phone...............................................................379 Android Auto........................................................ 381
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 380Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time................................................................... 379
Text Messaging.................................................. 380
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 380
Playing Media From a USB Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................361
Selecting the USB Device................................ 361
Supported Audio File Formats...................... 361
Post-Crash Alert System..........................245
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 63
Power Seats....................................................119
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window.........84
One-Touch Open................................................. 84
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows ..........................................83
Bounce-Back......................................................... 83
One-Touch Close................................................. 83
One-Touch Open................................................. 83
Rear Window Lock............................................... 83
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................215
Distance Alert....................................................... 217
Distance Indication............................................. 217
Pre-Collision Assist Information Messages.......................................................... 219
Pre-Collision Assist System Sensors..........218
Pre-Collision Assist Warning Lamp.............219
Programming a MyKey
.................................58
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................135 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
Fast Restart.......................................................... 136
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning.........137
Starting System Information Messages........................................................... 137
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................. 135
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 136
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 242
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Roadside Emergencies...............................241
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................224 Maximum Load Weights................................. 224
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 238
Running Out of Fuel.....................................153 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 153
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 153
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions......................................148
Satellite Radio
..............................................359
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 360
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............359
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................359
Troubleshooting................................................ 360
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........424
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................416
Seatbelt Extension........................................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................35
Seatbelt Reminder........................................36 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 36
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 36
Seats...................................................................115
Security..............................................................70
Selective Catalytic Reductant System..........................................................160
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines................... 160
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........160
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Container....................................................... 162
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Fuel Station Pump...................................... 161Selective Catalytic Reductant System
Warning Lamp................................................ 163
Settings...........................................................386 911 Assist................................................................ 391
Ambient Lighting............................................... 398
Bluetooth............................................................. 388
Clock....................................................................... 387
Display................................................................... 399
General.................................................................. 396
Media Player........................................................ 387
Mobile Apps......................................................... 394
Navigation............................................................ 392
Phone
.................................................................... 388
Radio....................................................................... 391
Sound.................................................................... 386
Valet Mode.......................................................... 400
Vehicle................................................................... 398
Voice Control....................................................... 399
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 396
Side Airbags
.....................................................45
Side Sensing System..................................183 Object Distance Indicator............................... 184
Sitting in the Correct Position...................115
Sliding Door
.....................................................66
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 315
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................422
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 195
Speed Limiter
................................................202
Principle of Operation...................................... 202
Using the System.............................................. 202
Stability Control
.............................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 134
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................142 Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 143
Failure to Start..................................................... 142
Glow Plug Indicator............................................ 143
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