Check Every Six Months
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 yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance interval tohelp make sure your vehicle keeps runninggreat.
Multi-point Inspection
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
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Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........142Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................141Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................142Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................142Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......142Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff.......................................................................142
Automatic High Beam Control....................89Automatic High Beam Indicator........................90Switching the System On and Off....................90
Automatic Transmission...............................191Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................194If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................195Push Button Shift Transmission........................191
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................307Autowipers.......................................................84Autowipers Settings.............................................84Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................84
Auxiliary Power Points.................................163110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16312 Volt DC Power Point......................................163Locations...............................................................163
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................308
Blind Spot Information System.................239Switching the System Off and On...................241System Errors.......................................................241Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................240
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............239
Body Styling Kits...........................................323Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............298
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................307Brakes..............................................................196General Information............................................196
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................144Capacities and Specifications...................357Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362
Specifications......................................................358
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Catalytic Converter.......................................186On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................187Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................188
Center Console.............................................165Rear Seat Armrest...............................................165
Changing a Bulb............................................312Replacing Bulbs...................................................312
Changing a Fuse..........................................295Fuses.....................................................................295
Changing the 12V Battery..........................308Changing the Engine Air Filter..................312Changing the Wiper Blades.......................310Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades........................310Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................35Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
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Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................320Cleaning Products.........................................314Materials................................................................314
Cleaning the Engine.....................................317Cleaning the Exterior....................................315Cleaning the Headlamps...................................315Exterior Chrome Parts........................................316Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................316Stripes or Graphics.............................................316Underbody............................................................316Under Hood..........................................................316
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................320Cleaning the Interior.....................................318Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric.................................................................318
Cleaning the Wheels....................................321Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................317Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate.............................................................412Climate Control...............................................141Climate Controlled Seats............................155Cooled Seats........................................................156
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............267Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electricand Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped WithHigh Voltage Batteries.................................267
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................302
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................241Blocked Sensors.................................................244Switching the System Off and On..................244System Errors......................................................244System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................244System Limitations.............................................244Using the Cross Traffic Alert System..............241
Cruise Control.................................................82Principle of Operation.......................................222Type One................................................................82Type Two.................................................................82
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control...............................222
Customer Assistance....................................271
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................88Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................89Type Two - Configurable....................................89
Direction Indicators.........................................91Indicating a Lane Change....................................91
Doors and Locks.............................................67Drive Control..................................................251LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL.............................251
Driver Alert.....................................................232PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................232USING DRIVER ALERT......................................233
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids...................................................232Driving Hints..................................................259Driving Through Water...............................259DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................88
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Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................105Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106EcoSelect..............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Oil..............................................................106Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................106Front Airbag..........................................................107Grade Assist..........................................................107Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Parking Lamps......................................................107Powertrain Fault...................................................107Ready to Drive.....................................................108Service Engine Soon..........................................108
Stability Control...................................................108Stability Control Off............................................108Stop Safely............................................................108Trunk Ajar..............................................................108
Washer Fluid Check....................................308WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................315
Waxing..............................................................316Welcome Lighting............................................91Wheels and Tires..........................................324Technical Specifications....................................351
Windows and Mirrors.....................................94Windshield Washers......................................85Windshield Wipers..........................................83Intermittent Wipe..................................................83Speed Dependent Wipers..................................83
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................310
Wipers and Washers......................................83
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