•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts 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 shouldfeel smooth, 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 coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
Note:If your vehicle has an engine coverremove the cover before application ofMotorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.Immediately rinse away any over spray.
•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, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
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 anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
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•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks 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,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for 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, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control (EATC)...............108Directing Air to the Footwell AirVents..................................................................109Directing Air to the Instrument Panel AirVents..................................................................109Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents..................................................................109Setting the Blower Motor Speed..................109Setting the Temperature.................................109Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff.......................................................................108Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff.......................................................................108Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................108Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................108Switching the Recirculated Air On andOff.......................................................................108Swtiching Auto Mode On and Off...............108Automatic Engine Shutdown...................135Automatic Transmission...........................149Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................152Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever....................................................................151If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................152Selector Lever Positions..................................149SelectShift™ AutomaticTransmission...................................................150Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................221Auto-Start-Stop...........................................136Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..............................137Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...............................136Autowipers........................................................74Settings....................................................................75Auxiliary Power Points.................................127110 Volt AC Power Point....................................12712 Volt DC Power Point......................................127Locations................................................................127
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................223Blind Spot Information System..............169Switching the System Off and On................170System Errors.......................................................170Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem...............................................................169BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..........169Body Styling Kits..........................................247Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............212Booster Seats..................................................25Types of Booster Seats......................................26Brake Fluid Check.........................................221Brake Fluid Service Interval............................222Brakes................................................................157General Information...........................................157Breaking-In.....................................................188Brakes and Clutch..............................................188Tires.........................................................................188Bulb Specification Chart...........................236
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................112Capacities and Specifications - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................286Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................288Capacities............................................................286Specifications.....................................................286Capacities and Specifications -2.0L................................................................289Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................293Capacities............................................................290Specifications.....................................................290Capacities and Specifications................278Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................240Catalytic Converter......................................146On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................147Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing....................................................147Center Console..............................................129
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Vehicle Care...................................................239General Information.........................................239Vehicle Certification Label.......................285Vehicle Identification Number................284Vehicle Storage.............................................245Battery...................................................................246Body........................................................................245Brakes....................................................................246Cooling system...................................................246Engine....................................................................245Fuel system..........................................................246General..................................................................245Miscellaneous.....................................................246Removing Vehicle From Storage.................246Tires........................................................................246VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................106VentsSee: Air Vents.......................................................106VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............284Voice Control....................................................72
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................89Airbag Warning Lamp........................................89Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp...................................................................90Auto Start-Stop.....................................................91Battery.....................................................................90Blind Spot...............................................................92Brake System Warning Lamp.........................90Direction Indicator...............................................90Door Ajar Warning Lamp...................................92Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp.....................................................................91Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.....................90Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................90Headlamp High Beam Indicator....................90Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.......................90Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................91Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................91Parking Lamps......................................................90Powertrain Malfunction......................................91Service Engine Soon............................................91
Stability Control and Traction ControlIndicator..............................................................92Stability Control and Traction Control OffWarning Lamp..................................................92Washer Fluid Check.....................................222WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................240See: Wipers and Washers..................................74Waxing..............................................................241Wheels and Tires.........................................248General Information.........................................248Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................................294Windows and Mirrors...................................84Windshield Washers......................................76Settings....................................................................76Windshield Wipers.........................................74Intermittent Wipe.................................................74Speed Dependent Wipers.................................74Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................224Wipers and Washers.....................................74Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................186
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