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them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle
’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with License exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
Changing Tires With a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System Note:
Each road tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the wheel
and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is
not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
care when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor.
You should always have your tires serviced
by an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at
least monthly) using an accurate tire
gauge. See
When Inflating Your Tires in
this chapter.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2
–4 psi (14– 28 kPa)
from a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as
being significantly lower than the
recommended inflation pressure and
activate the system warning light for low
tire pressure. If the low tire pressure
warning light is on, visually check each tire
to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary. Check
the air pressure in the road tires. If any tire
is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle
to the nearest location where air can be
added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended inflation pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury. WARNING:
If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function. Note:
Only use tire sealants in roadside
emergencies as they may cause damage to
the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 365). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
the authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that we provided with the
vehicle. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, replace it instead of repairing
it.
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 mi
(800 km) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor after each oil change. See
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 318).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals,
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
We have recommended maintenance
intervals for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering testing.
We rely upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the our
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
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Auto-Start-Stop............................................175
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 176
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 175
Autowipers.......................................................83 Autowipers Settings........................................... 84
Auxiliary Power Points................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 163
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 163
Locations............................................................... 163
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 212
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 326
Blind Spot Information System..............255
Switching the System On and Off...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 256
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........255
Body Styling Kits
..........................................342
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........312
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................325 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 326
Brakes................................................................217 General Information........................................... 217
Breaking-In....................................................284
Bulb Specification Chart..........................402
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................146
Canceling the Set Speed..........................238
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................383
Air Conditioning System................................. 383
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 386
Automatic Transmission................................. 383
Engine Coolant................................................... 384
Engine Oil............................................................. 385
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 386Grease....................................................................386
Hydraulic Brake System..................................
387
Locks....................................................................... 387
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 388
Rear Axle.............................................................. 388
Washer Reservoir...............................................389
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................389
Air Conditioning System................................. 389
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 392
Automatic Transmission................................ 390
Engine Coolant.................................................... 391
Engine Oil............................................................... 391
Fuel Tank............................................................... 393
Grease.................................................................... 393
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 393
Locks...................................................................... 394
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 394
Rear Axle............................................................... 395
Washer Reservoir............................................... 395
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........396
Air Conditioning System................................. 396
Automatic Transmission................................. 397
Engine Coolant................................................... 398
Engine Oil............................................................. 398
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 399
Grease.................................................................... 399
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 399
Locks..................................................................... 400
Power Transfer Unit......................................... 400
Rear Axle............................................................... 401
Washer Reservoir............................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
................376
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 336
Catalytic Converter......................................193 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 194
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 194
Changing a Bulb
............................................331
LED Bulbs (If Equipped)................................. 332
Replacing Direction Indicator Bulbs...........333
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 332
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 331
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................257
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 260
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 259
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............259
Switching the System On and Off..............259
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 257
Cruise Control................................................237
Cruise Control Indicators..........................238
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane
Centering.........................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go
.........80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................80
Customer Assistance
.................................297
D
Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.............................................................88
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88
Declaration of Conformity........................533
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................533
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 533
Digital Radio
...................................................412
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 413Direction Indicators
.......................................89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
. 89
Doors and Locks.............................................66
Drive Mode Control.....................................266 Drive Modes......................................................... 266
Drive Modes
...................................................266
Deep Snow/Sand.............................................. 266
Eco........................................................................\
.. 266
Normal................................................................... 267
Slippery.................................................................. 267
Sport....................................................................... 267
Driver Alert.....................................................250 Using Driver Alert............................................... 250
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................49
Driving Aids....................................................250
Driving Hints..................................................284
Driving Through Water...............................285
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 88
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................88
E
Economical Driving
.....................................284
Electric Parking Brake.................................218 Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............218
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 219
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 219
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 219
Electric Vehicle Information.....................461 Charge Preferences.......................................... 464
Charge Settings.................................................. 462
Charge Time Settings...................................... 465
Departure Time Settings................................ 465
Engine On Due To............................................... 461
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Power Flow...........................................................
461
Vehicle Operational States............................. 461
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............505
Emission Law.................................................192 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........193
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 192
End User License Agreement
.................508
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 508
Engine Block Heater.....................................173 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 174
Engine Coolant Check.................................321 Adding Coolant.................................................... 321
Coolant Change.................................................. 323
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 324
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 323
Recycled Coolant............................................... 322
Severe Climates.................................................. 323
Engine Emission Control............................192
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 76
Engine Oil Check............................................317 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 317
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................317
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................376
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 376
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................376
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 377
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................377
Entertainment..............................................444 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 445
Apps........................................................................\
453
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 452
CD (If equipped)................................................. 451
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 448
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 445
Sources................................................................. 444
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 453USB Ports.............................................................
453
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 218
Essential Towing Checks
..........................279
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 280
Hitches................................................................... 279
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 281
Safety Chains...................................................... 279
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 280
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 280
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 279
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 280
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Exterior Mirrors................................................94 Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 95
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 95
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 94
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 95
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 95
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 94
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 95
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 95
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outermost Positions...................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 369
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................345
Floor Mats......................................................285
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect..................................................484 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 485
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 484
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Front Fog Lamps............................................88
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 89
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 88
Front Parking Aid..........................................227 Object Distance Indicator............................... 228
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling.......................................182
Fuel Consumption.......................................190 Advertised Capacity.......................................... 190
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 190
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 190
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................183
Fuel Filter
........................................................329
Fuel Quality.....................................................182
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 182
Fuel Shutoff..................................................288
Fuses................................................................304
Fuse Specification Chart..........................304 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 304
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........308
G
Garage Door Opener...................................159
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........159
Gauges - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen............................................................102
Battery Gauge...................................................... 103
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........103
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 103
Information Bar................................................... 102
Information Display........................................... 102
Low Fuel Reminder............................................ 103
Power Gauge........................................................ 104
Vehicle Driving Range....................................... 103
Gauges - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen.............................................................99
Battery Gauge....................................................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........101
Fuel Gauge........................................................... 100
Information Bar.................................................. 100
Information Display............................................ 101Low Fuel Reminder.............................................
101
Power Gauge....................................................... 100
Vehicle Driving Range........................................ 101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen.............................................................98
Distance to Empty............................................... 99
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 98
Information Bar.................................................... 98
Information Display............................................. 98
Low Fuel Reminder............................................. 99
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen...........................................................104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........105
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 105
Information Display........................................... 105
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 204
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................54
Intelligent Access................................................. 54
General Maintenance Information
.......486
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 488
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 487
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................300
Getting the Services You Need...............297 Away From Home.............................................. 297
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................288
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 328
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................87
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 148
Head Restraints
............................................148
Folding the Head Restraint............................. 150
Front Seat Head Restraints............................ 149
Installing the Head Restraint......................... 150
Lowering the Head Restraint......................... 149
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Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........85
Rear Camera Washer......................................... 85
Rear Window Washer......................................... 85
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 85
Recommended Towing Weights............277
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)..........................................185
Refueling System Overview........................... 185
Refueling System Warning.............................. 187
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 185
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)..........................................................187
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 189
System Warnings............................................... 189
Remote Control..............................................54 Car Finder................................................................ 58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 54
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 55
Linking a Preset Position to Your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key..............60
Memory Feature................................................... 60
Remote Start......................................................... 59
Replacing the Battery......................................... 56
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 58
Remote Start..................................................147 Automatic Settings............................................ 147
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 147
Last Settings......................................................... 147
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............340
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
............................................................60
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................302
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................302
Resuming the Set Speed..........................238 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 245Roadside Assistance
..................................287
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 288
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 287
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 287
Roadside Emergencies..............................287
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
................269
Adjusting the Crossbars.................................. 270
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts........................................................... 270
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 284
Running Out of Fuel....................................183 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 184
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 183
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................49
Safety Precautions.......................................182
Satellite Radio...............................................414 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 415
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............415
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 415
Troubleshooting.................................................. 416
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........494
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................486
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Seatbelt Status.................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................39
Conditions of operation..................................... 39
Seats.................................................................148
Security..............................................................76
Selecting a Drive Mode.............................266
Settings...........................................................468 911 Assist.............................................................. 468
Ambient Lighting............................................... 469
Audio
...................................................................... 468
Automatic Updates.......................................... 469
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