
Running Out of Fuel
....................................129
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ............................................
131
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........................................................................\
.
133
Fuel Consumption .......................................
136
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
138
Catalytic Converter .....................................
139
High Voltage Battery
General Information ...................................
142
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
143
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
145
Brakes
General Information ...................................
152
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
153
Electric Parking Brake ................................
153
Hill Start Assist .............................................
155
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
157
Using Traction Control ...............................
157
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
158
Using Stability Control ..............................
159
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
160
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
160
Rear View Camera .......................................
162Cruise Control
About Cruise Control
.................................
166
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
166
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
166
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
167
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
167
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
167
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System .............
168
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
172
Steering ............................................................
175
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
175
Drive Mode Control
About Drive Mode Control ........................
179
Selecting a Drive Mode ..............................
179
Drive Modes ...................................................
179
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
181
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
186
Recommended Towing Weights ............
187
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
188
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
190
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ......................................................
191
Reduced Engine Performance .................
191
Economical Driving ......................................
191
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
192
Driving Through Water ...............................
192
Floor Mats ......................................................
193
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
194
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Trip 1
Trip 1
Trip 1
Trip 2 Select Your Setting
Reset Individual Values
Select Your Setting
Configure View
• Trip Odometer - Registers the distance traveled of individual journeys or the total
distance since the function was last reset.
• Trip Timer - Registers the elapsed time of individual journeys or the total time since
the function was last reset.
• Average Fuel - Indicates the average fuel consumption of individual journeys or the
average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
• Average Speed - Indicates the average vehicle speed of individual journeys or the
average vehicle speed since the function was last reset.
• Distance to Empty - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on
the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to not
only decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.
Note: Press and hold the OK button to reset your trip information.
MyView MyView
Range Indication
Power Charge Gauge
Fuel Economy
Trip/Audio
Eco Coach
Calm Screen
Driver Assist. Driver Assist.
Select Your Setting
Eco Coach
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Note:
The manual override lever is in the
driver side rear wheel well area.
2. Pull the manual override lever.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Complete the refueling process within 20 minutes.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
See Capacities and Specifications
(page 283). In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.
Note:
The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.
Filling the Fuel Tank
For consistent results when refueling:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than one automatic
shut-off when refueling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Your vehicle calculates fuel economy
figures through the trip computer average
fuel function.
See Information Displays
(page 85).
The first
1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving is
the break-in period of the engine. A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000 mi (3,000 km)
.
1. Completely fill the fuel tank and record
the initial odometer reading.
See
Refueling (page 131).
2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, record the amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer
reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading.
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To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100
kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply the
liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers
traveled. To calculate MPG (miles per
gallon) fuel consumption, divide miles
traveled by gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving, for example city
or highway. This provides an accurate
estimate of your vehicle
’s fuel economy
under current driving conditions. Keeping
records during summer and winter shows
how temperature impacts fuel economy.
Conditions
• Heavily loading your vehicle reduces
fuel economy.
• Carrying unnecessary weight in your
vehicle may reduce fuel economy.
• Avoid adding accessories that increase
aerodynamic drag to your vehicle such
as bug deflectors, car top carriers and
ski or bike racks.
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures.
• Fuel economy may decrease when
driving short distances.
• You will get better fuel economy when
driving on flat terrain than when driving
on hilly terrain.
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws. Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button, then when prompted say:
Action and Description
Voice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.
The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.
List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatible mobile apps.
Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.
Help
App Permissions
App permissions are organized by groups.
You can grant these group permissions
individually. You can change a permission
group status any time when not driving, by
using the settings menu.
When you launch an app using SYNC, the
system may ask you to grant certain
permissions, for example:
• To allow your vehicle to provide vehicle
information to the app such as, but not
limited to: Fuel level, fuel economy, fuel
consumption, engine speed, rain
sensor, odometer, VIN, external
temperature, gear position, tire
pressure, and head lamp status.
• To allow your vehicle to provide driving
characteristic information such as, but
not limited to: MyKey, seat belt status,
engine revolutions per minute, gear
position, braking events, steering wheel
angle, and accelerator pedal position. •
To allow your vehicle to provide
location information, including: GPS
and speed.
• To allow the app to send push
notifications using the vehicle display
and voice capabilities while running in
a background state. Push notifications
may be particularly useful for news or
location based apps.
Note: You only need to grant permissions
the first time you use an app with SYNC.
Note: Ford is not responsible or liable for
any damages or loss of privacy relating to
usage of an app, or dissemination of any
vehicle data that you approve Ford to
provide to an app.
Enabling SYNC Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC
requires user consent to send and receive
app authorization information and updates
using the data plan associated with the
connected device.
Data is sent to Ford in the United States
through the connected device. The
information is encrypted and includes your
VIN, SYNC module number, anonymous
usage statistics and debugging
information. Updates may take place.
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Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 269
Floor Mats.......................................................193
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 72
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
...................................................328
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 329
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 328
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72 Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 73
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
.. 72
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......233
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................126
Fuel Consumption........................................136
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 136
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 136
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................129
Fuel Filter.........................................................231
Fuel Quality - E85
........................................126
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 126
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 127
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................128
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 128
Fuel Quality - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................128
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 128
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Fuses................................................................209
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................209
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........214
G
Gauges................................................................79 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............80
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 79Information Display.............................................
79
Speedometer......................................................... 79
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 143
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................56
General Maintenance Information.......330 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 332
Owner Checks and Services........................... 331
Protecting Your Investment........................... 330
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 330
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 330
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................205
Getting the Services You Need...............202 Away From Home.............................................. 202
Global Opening
...............................................76
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 76
H
Hazard Flashers............................................195
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 234
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 108
Head Restraints............................................108 Adjusting the Head Restraints...................... 109
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint ........................................................................\
...... 109
Second Row Outermost Seat Head Restraints.......................................................... 110
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 110
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................106
Heated Rear Window.................................106
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 102
High Voltage Battery
...................................142
General Information.......................................... 142
Hill Start Assist..............................................155 Switching the System On and Off...............155
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................104
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 105
General Hints....................................................... 104
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