Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 302).
Exclusive use of E85, Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Rear Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle,All Wheel Drive only, in your vehicle doesnot require any normal scheduledmaintenance unless the unit shows signs ofleakage. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi(5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
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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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Daytime Running Lamps...............................89Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................90Type Two - Configurable....................................90
Direction Indicators........................................92Indicating a Lane Change..................................92
Doors and Locks.............................................67Drive Control.................................................246Lincoln Drive Control.........................................246
Driver Alert.....................................................227PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................227USING DRIVER ALERT......................................228
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48Children and Airbags...........................................49Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........53Driving Aids....................................................227Driving Hints..................................................259Driving Through Water...............................259DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................89
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Economical Driving......................................259Electric Parking Brake..................................193Applying the Electric Parking Brake...............193
Automatically Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................194Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..................................................................194Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery is Running Out ofCharge...............................................................194
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................536Emission Law..................................................173Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............174Tampering With a Noise Control System......173
End User License Agreement....................541VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................541
Engine Block Heater....................................164Using the Engine Block Heater.......................165
Engine Coolant Check................................304Adding Coolant...................................................305Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................308Fail-Safe Cooling................................................306Recycled Coolant...............................................306Severe Climates.................................................306
Engine Emission Control.............................173Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Engine Oil Check.........................................302Adding Engine Oil..............................................303
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................302Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................302Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................366Drivebelt Routing................................................367
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................367Drivebelt Routing................................................368
Entertainment.................................................421AM/FM Radio.......................................................424Apps.......................................................................435Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................433CD (If equipped)..................................................432HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............428SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........424Sources.................................................................423Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information....................................435USB Ports.............................................................435
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................193
Essential Towing Checks...........................255Before Towing a Trailer.....................................256Hitches..................................................................255Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................256Safety Chains......................................................255
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Navigation......................................................447cityseeker.............................................................456Destination Mode...............................................448Map Mode.............................................................447Navigation Map Updates..................................457Navigation Menu................................................453SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link......................457SYNC AppLink....................................................456Waypoints.............................................................455
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............508Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................508Maintenance Intervals........................................510
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Oil Change Indicator Reset........................303Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................302
Opening and Closing the Hood...............297Closing the Hood...............................................298Opening the Hood.............................................297
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................275Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............275
Overhead Console.......................................160
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Parking Aids...................................................201Principle of Operation........................................201
Passive Anti-Theft System............................77SecuriLock...............................................................77
PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Perchlorate........................................................12Personal Safety System™..............................46How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................439During a Phone Call...........................................444Making Calls.........................................................443Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................439Phone Menu........................................................440Receiving Calls....................................................444Smartphone Connectivity.................................446Text Messaging...................................................445
Post-Crash Alert System............................266Power Decklid...................................................71Obstacle Detection...............................................72Opening and Closing the Power Decklid.......72Resetting the Power Decklid..............................73
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................67
Power Seats....................................................143Adjusting the Four-Way LumbarSupport..............................................................145Adjusting the Lumbar Support.........................145Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats WithActive Motion ..................................................145
Power Windows..............................................95Accessory Delay...................................................96Bounce-Back..........................................................95One-Touch Down..................................................95One-Touch Up.......................................................95Window Lock.........................................................96
Pre-Collision Assist.......................................241Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings.............................................................243Blocked Sensors.................................................244Distance Indication and Alert..........................242Using the Pre-Collision Assist System..........242
Protecting the Environment..........................16PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................356
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Rear Parking Aid............................................201Obstacle Distance Indicator............................202
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................151Armrest Pass-Through.......................................152
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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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