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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
Head Restraints............................................142
Power Seats...................................................143
Memory Function..........................................147
Rear Seats......................................................148
Heated Seats.................................................149
Climate Controlled Seats...........................150
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................151
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............153
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................158
Storage Compartments
Center Console............................................160
Overhead Console......................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information......................................161
Keyless Starting.............................................161
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................162
Engine Block Heater...................................164
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................166
Fuel Quality...................................................166
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................167
Running Out of Fuel....................................168
Refueling........................................................169
Fuel Consumption........................................172
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................173
Catalytic Converter......................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission..............................177
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................183
Brakes
General Information....................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.......................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake.................................193
Auto Hold.......................................................194
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................197
Using Traction Control................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................198
Using Stability Control................................199
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................201
Rear Parking Aid...........................................201
Front Parking Aid........................................202
Side Sensing System.................................203
Active Park Assist.......................................205
Rear View Camera.......................................213
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................217
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Using Cruise Control...................................217
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................218
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................227
Lane Keeping System................................229
Blind Spot Information System................234
Cross Traffic Alert........................................236
Steering.........................................................240
Pre-Collision Assist......................................241
Drive Control................................................246
Load Carrying
Load Limit......................................................248
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................253
Recommended Towing Weights.............254
Essential Towing Checks..........................255
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......257
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................259
Economical Driving.....................................259
Driving Through Water..............................259
Floor Mats.....................................................260
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................262
Hazard Flashers..........................................263
Fuel Shutoff..................................................263
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................264
Post-Crash Alert System...........................266
Transporting the Vehicle...........................267
Towing Points...............................................268
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............269
In California (U.S. Only)..............................270
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................271
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................272
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................273
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................................275
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......275
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................276
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................277
Changing a Fuse.........................................294
Maintenance
General Information....................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood..............297
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................298
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L...................300
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L.........................302
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................302
Engine Oil Check........................................302
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................303
Engine Coolant Check...............................304
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......308
Brake Fluid Check........................................313
Washer Fluid Check.....................................313
Fuel Filter........................................................313
Changing the 12V Battery..........................314
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Checking the Wiper Blades.......................315
Changing the Wiper Blades......................316
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................316
Changing a Bulb...........................................317
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................317
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................319
Cleaning Products.......................................319
Cleaning the Exterior.................................320
Waxing............................................................321
Cleaning the Engine...................................322
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades......................................................................322
Cleaning the Interior...................................323
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................325
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................325
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................326
Cleaning the Wheels..................................326
Vehicle Storage............................................327
Body Styling Kits..........................................328
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................329
Tire Care........................................................336
Using Summer Tires...................................350
Using Snow Chains......................................351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........352
Changing a Road Wheel...........................356
Technical Specifications............................364
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L.....................366
Engine Specifications - 3.0L.....................367
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L...............................368
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L................................370
Vehicle Identification Number...................371
Vehicle Certification Label.........................371
Transmission Code Designation.............372
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L......373
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L......379
Bulb Specification Chart............................386
Audio System
General Information....................................389
Audio Unit......................................................391
USB Port........................................................392
Media Hub....................................................392
SYNC™ 3
General Information....................................394
Home Screen...............................................409
Using Voice Recognition.............................411
Entertainment................................................421
Climate...........................................................435
Phone.............................................................439
Navigation.....................................................447
Apps...............................................................458
Settings...........................................................461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting..........................481
Accessories
Accessories..................................................499
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect..............................................501
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storing diagnosticinformation about your vehicle. Thispotentially includes information about theperformance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine,throttle, steering or brake systems. In orderto properly diagnose and service yourvehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford ofCanada in Canada), and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themvehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehiclewhen diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford ofCanada, in Canada) may, where permittedby law, use vehicle diagnostic informationfor vehicle improvement or with otherinformation we may have about you, (forexample, your contact information), to offer
you products or services that may interestyou. Data may be provided to our serviceproviders such as part suppliers that mayhelp diagnose malfunctions, and who aresimilarly obligated to protect data. We retainthis data only as long as necessary toperform these functions or to comply withlaw. We may provide information whererequired in response to official requests tolaw enforcement or other governmentauthorities or third parties acting with lawfulauthority or court order, and such informationmay be used in legal proceedings. For U.S.only (if equipped), if you choose to useconnected apps and services, such as SYNCVehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App,you consent that certain diagnosticinformation may also be accessedelectronically by Ford Motor Company andFord authorized service facilities, and thatthe diagnostic information may be used toprovide services to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer you productsand services that may interest you, wherepermitted by law. For Canada only, for moreinformation, please review the Ford ofCanada privacy policy at www.ford.ca,
including our U.S. data storage and use ofservice providers in other jurisdictions whomay be subject to legal requirements inCanada, the United States and othercountries applicable to them, for example,lawful requirements to disclose personalinformation to governmental authorities inthose countries. See SYNC™ 3 (page 394).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
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Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:You must press the push buttonignition switch on the instrument panel oncewhile applying the brake pedal beforedriving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turn onautomatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifthe duration is set to 15 minutes, the durationextends by another 15 minutes. For example,if your vehicle had been running from thefirst remote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 30minutes. You can extend the engine runningtime duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lamps turnoff.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 110).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 147).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 77).
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