Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult
your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Four –wheel
drive vehicles.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 162
9
911 Assist...........................................................49
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 117
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 171
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 171
Accessories...................................................408 Peace of Mind.................................................... 408
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............189
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................275 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 275
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............280
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 70
Ambient Lighting
............................................82
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 82
Changing the Color.............................................. 82
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 82
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 82
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70 Alarm System........................................................ 70
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 71
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 71
Triggering the Alarm............................................. 71
Appendices....................................................432 Apps..................................................................392
Using Apps on an Android Device...............393
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 392
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 393
At a Glance
.........................................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 95
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 95
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 95
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................95
Audio Control
...................................................72
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
You can operate the following functions with the control:............................................... 73
Audio Input Jack
...........................................352
Audio System................................................342
General Information......................................... 342
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/ Bluetooth.....................................................342
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 342
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............342
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 343
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 343
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 343
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 343
Changing Radio Stations................................ 343
Listening to the Radio...................................... 343
Muting the Audio............................................... 343
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........343
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 344
Using the Display Control............................... 343
Using the Number Block................................. 344
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................346
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 347
Changing Radio Stations................................ 347
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 347
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........347
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 347
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........344 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 344
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 344
Accessing the Information Menu................344
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............344
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Blind Spot Information System...................... 87
Fold Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Floor Mats.......................................................232
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Protect...................................................410 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)............................................ 411
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 410
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid
..........................................183
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 184
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling........................................147
Fuel Consumption........................................152 Advertised Capacity........................................... 152
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 153
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 153
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................148
Fuel Filter
..........................................................271
Fuel Quality.....................................................147 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 147
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................234
Fuse Box Locations.....................................246 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 246
High Current Fuse Box...................................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............247
Pre-fuse Box........................................................ 246
Fuses................................................................246 Fuse Specification Chart
...........................247
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........256
G
Garage Door Opener
.....................................131
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............131
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 158
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information.........412 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 414
Owner Checks and Services........................... 413
Protecting Your Investment............................ 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 412
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 412
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................242
Getting the Services You Need...............239 Away From Home.............................................. 239
Glove Compartment....................................137 Glove Box with Lock........................................... 137
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 172
Hazard Flashers
............................................234
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 275
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 276
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 124
Head Restraints
.............................................124
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 125
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Setting a Destination........................................
387
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 391
Zoom...................................................................... 388
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........415
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 415
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 417
O
Off-Road Driving
..........................................230
After Off-Road Driving...................................... 231
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............230
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 230
Hill Climbing........................................................ 230
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................265
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 264
Opening and Closing the Hood..............262 Closing the Hood............................................... 262
Opening the Hood............................................. 262
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................244
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........244
Overhead Console
........................................137
P
Parking Aids
....................................................182
Principle of Operation....................................... 182
Parking Brake..................................................172
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70 Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key........................................................................\
70
SecuriLock®........................................................... 70
Passive Key Backup Position
......................57
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 70
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Phone...............................................................385 Android Auto....................................................... 386
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 386
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 385
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 385Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 63
Power Seats
....................................................127
Adjusting the Driver Seat Height .................. 127
Adjusting the Lumbar....................................... 128
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 128
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 127
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................271
Power Windows..............................................83
Bounce-Back......................................................... 85
Driver Door Switches (Double Cab).............84
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)................83
Front and Rear Passenger Door Switches............................................................. 84
Opening and Closing Other Windows Automatically................................................... 84
Opening and Closing the Driver Side Window Automatically................................. 84
Resetting the Memory of the Electric Windows - Vehicle with One Touch
Up/Down on Driver Side only..................... 85
Safety Mode........................................................... 85
Safety Switch for the Rear Windows...........84
Pre-Collision Assist....................................209 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System............................................................... 210
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
R
Radio................................................................348 Antenna................................................................ 348
Rear Axle
..........................................................169
Rear Parking Aid............................................182
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 183
Rear Seat Armrest........................................138
Rear Seats
.......................................................128
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 129
Folding the Seat Cushion................................ 128
Removing the Seat Cushion........................... 128
Unfolding the Seat Backrest.......................... 130
Unfolding the Seat Cushion............................ 129
Rear View Camera.......................................184 Camera guidelines............................................. 185
Manual Zoom....................................................... 187
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Voice Settings.....................................................
380
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................354
Voice Pass Through.......................................... 354
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................242
V
Vehicle Care...................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Vehicle Certification Label.......................325
Vehicle Identification Number................325
Vehicle Storage.............................................287 Body........................................................................\
287
Brakes.................................................................... 288
Cooling system................................................... 288
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............288
Engine.................................................................... 288
Fuel system......................................................... 288
General.................................................................. 287
Miscellaneous..................................................... 288
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................288
Tires........................................................................\
288
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................340
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 117
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............325
Voice Control....................................................73
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................. 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator.............................................................. 92
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 92
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 93
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 93
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 93
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 93Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp......................
93
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 93
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 93
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 94
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 94
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 94
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 94
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 94
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 95
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 95
Trail Control............................................................ 95
Washer Fluid Check......................................271
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 282
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................284
What Is 911 Assist...........................................49
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................336
What Is Trail Control
...................................180
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Wheels and Tires.........................................290 General Information......................................... 290
Technical Specifications.................................. 321
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 274
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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