
•Do not allow wax to come in contact withany non-body (low-gloss black) coloredtrim. The wax will discolor or stain theparts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint should feelsmooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold waterto avoid cracking the engine block orother engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, or thearea in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distribution box,and air filter assembly to prevent waterdamage when cleaning the engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with a non-abrasiveglass cleaner. When cleaning the interiorof the windshield, avoid getting any glasscleaner on the instrument panel or doorpanels. Wipe any glass cleaner off thesesurfaces immediately.
•For windshields contaminated with treesap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean theentire windshield using steel wool (nogreater than 0000 grade) in a circularmotion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no cooling systemleaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers andpins under your vehicle are covered withgrease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every15 days to lubricate working parts andprevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt orgrease film build-up on window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage such as mice or squirrel nests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collected duringstorage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflationper the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................136Setting the Temperature....................................136Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................136Switching Defrost On and Off..........................136Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off.........137Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff........................................................................137Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......137Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........137Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................136Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................137Switching the Climate Control On andOff........................................................................137Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......137Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff........................................................................137
Automatic High Beam Control....................90Automatic High Beam Indicator.........................91Switching the System On and Off.....................91
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override.........................180If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................3086F35 Transmission.............................................3086F55 Transmission.............................................309
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................158110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15812 Volt DC Power Point......................................158Locations...............................................................158
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................314
Blind Spot Information System.................234Switching the System Off and On..................236System Errors......................................................236Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................235
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............234
Body Styling Kits...........................................328
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................313Brakes..............................................................192General Information............................................192
Breaking-In....................................................259Bulb Specification Chart.............................386
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................139Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......373Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................378Specifications.......................................................374
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......379Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications...................366Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................320
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
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Mobile App Voice Commands.........................419Navigation Voice Commands...........................417Phone Voice Commands...................................414SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.......................................................419Voice Settings Commands..............................420
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................272
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Vehicle Care...................................................319General Information............................................319
Vehicle Certification Label..........................371Vehicle Identification Number....................371Vehicle Storage.............................................327Battery...................................................................328Body.......................................................................327Brakes...................................................................328Cooling system...................................................328Engine....................................................................327Fuel system..........................................................327General..................................................................327Miscellaneous.....................................................328Removing Vehicle From Storage...................328Tires.......................................................................328
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................136
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number................371
Voice Control...................................................82
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................105Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................105Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........105Auto Hold Active.................................................105Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................105Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator............................................................105Battery....................................................................105Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Brake System Warning Lamp...........................106Cruise Control Indicator....................................106Direction Indicator..............................................106Door Ajar...............................................................106Electric Park Brake..............................................106Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................106Engine Oil..............................................................106Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp........................107Front Airbag..........................................................107Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................107Heads Up Display................................................107Hood Ajar..............................................................107
Lane Keeping System Lamp.............................107Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................107Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................107Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.........107Parking Lamps.....................................................108Powertrain Fault..................................................108Service Engine Soon..........................................108Stability Control...................................................108Stability Control Off............................................108Trunk Ajar..............................................................108
Washer Fluid Check......................................313WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................320
Waxing..............................................................321Welcome Lighting...........................................92Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
Wheels and Tires.........................................329Technical Specifications...................................364
Windows and Mirrors.....................................95Windshield Washers......................................86Windshield Wipers..........................................84Intermittent Wipe..................................................84Speed Dependent Wipers..................................84
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................315
Wipers and Washers......................................84
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