Multi-Point Inspection
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
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When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(5000-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 276).
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Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change 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. Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks
(of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a
deploying airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not fasten antenna
cables to original vehicle wiring, fuel
pipes and brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags.
Note: We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation (UNECE Regulation 10 or other
applicable local requirements). It is your
responsibility to make sure that any
equipment an authorized dealer installs on
your vehicle complies with applicable local
legislation and other requirements.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following table. We do not provide special
provisions or conditions for installations or
use.
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911 Assist............................................................52
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
About 911 Assist
..............................................52
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 181
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 182
Accessories....................................................425
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...........204
Active Park Assist.........................................193 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 194
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................287 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 288
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 287
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................78
Airbag Disposal................................................51
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 114
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L
Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue............................................................. 293
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L.................................................................... 294
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
AM/FM Radio - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
.......................................................................372
Selecting a Radio Source................................ 372
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Alarm System........................................................ 76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Full Guard and Reduced Guard....................... 76
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 76
Appendices...................................................446 Apps..................................................................397
Using Apps on an Android Device...............398
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 398
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 398
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............96 Airbag Secondary Warning Audible
Warning.............................................................. 96
Automatic Transmission Audible Warning.............................................................. 96
Door Ajar Audible Warning............................... 96
Fasten Seatbelt Audible Warning.................. 97
Headlamps On Audible Warning.................... 97
Key in Ignition Audible Warning...................... 97
Parking Brake On Audible Warning................97
Audio System
................................................367
General Information.......................................... 367
Audio Unit Clock and Date Displays - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3......................373
Adjusting the Clock........................................... 373
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......371 Adjusting the Volume........................................ 371
Changing Radio Stations................................. 371
Pausing or Playing Media................................ 372
Seek Down and Previous Track Button................................................................ 372
Seek Up and Next Track Button.................... 371
Sound Settings.................................................... 372
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........371
Switching the Screen On and Off................372
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3
......................................................................368
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 369
Changing Radio Stations................................ 369
Pausing or Playing Media................................. 371
Returning to the Previous Screen................370
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........370
Seek Down and Previous Track Button............................................................... 370
Seek Up and Next Track Button................... 370
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 370
Selecting Media................................................. 369
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 369
Sound Settings.................................................... 371
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........368
Switching the Screen On and Off.................371
System Settings.................................................. 371
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Using a Cell Phone..............................................
371
Autolamps........................................................83
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 83
Automatic Climate Control........................115 Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents........116
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air
Vents................................................................... 116
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 116
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 116
Setting the Temperature.................................. 116
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................115
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 115
Automatic High Beam Control.................84 Automatic High Beam Control Information
Messages........................................................... 86
Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 86
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 86
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On or Off............................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
.........................176
Brake Shift Interlock........................................... 176
Selector Lever Positions................................... 176
SelectShift™........................................................ 176
Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission.........................178
Brake Shift Interlock.......................................... 178
Selector Lever Positions................................... 178
SelectShift™........................................................ 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................282
Auto-Start-Stop
............................................152
Information Messages...................................... 153
Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Replacing the Battery........................................ 153
Switching the System On and Off................153 Using Auto-Start-Stop.....................................
152
Autowipers........................................................79 Settings................................................................... 80
Auxiliary Power Points................................136 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 136
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 284
Blind Spot Information System..............216 ........................................................................\
........... 216
Switching the System On and Off...............218
System Errors....................................................... 218
Using the Blind Spot Information System................................................................ 217
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........216
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........270
Booster Seats..................................................30 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check
........................................283
Brakes................................................................181 General Information........................................... 181
Breaking-In.....................................................247
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................360
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue........................................................345
Air Conditioning System................................. 345
Automatic Transmission................................ 349
Brake System...................................................... 349
Diesel Exhaust Fluid......................................... 348
Engine.................................................................... 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 350
Locks...................................................................... 350
Washer Reservoir............................................... 348
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex
Fuel................................................................350
Air Conditioning System................................... 351
Automatic Transmission................................. 354
Brake System...................................................... 353
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Engine.....................................................................
351
Fuel Tank............................................................... 353
Grease.................................................................... 354
Locks...................................................................... 354
Washer Reservoir............................................... 353
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................355
Air Conditioning System................................. 355
Automatic Transmission................................. 359
Brake System...................................................... 358
Engine.................................................................... 356
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 358
Grease................................................................... 360
Locks...................................................................... 359
Washer Reservoir............................................... 358
Capacities and Specifications................337
Cargo Nets.....................................................230
Installing the Net............................................... 230
Removing the Net.............................................. 232
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 297
Catalytic Converter
......................................166
On-Board Diagnostics System..................... 166
Changing a Bulb..........................................288 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............292
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 291
Headlamp............................................................ 289
Interior Lamps..................................................... 292
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 292
Rear Lamps........................................................... 291
Side Direction Indicator.................................. 290
Changing a Fuse
..........................................269
Fuse Types........................................................... 269
General Information......................................... 269
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........269
Changing a Road Wheel...........................330 Changing a Road Wheel...................................331
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 330
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 334
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................284
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel, 1.5L
EcoBlue........................................................293
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L
................................................................294
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........285 Changing the Rear Wiper Blades -
Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate...........286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Rear Cargo Doors........287
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles With: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles Without: SYNC
3......................................................................366
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................285
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................41
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety
.......................................................21
General Information............................................. 21
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cigar Lighter
...................................................136
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Cleaning Products
.......................................296
Cleaning the Exterior..................................297 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 297
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 298
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 298
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 298
Underbody........................................................... 298
Under Hood......................................................... 298
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................301
Cleaning the Interior...................................299 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 299
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens...................................... 300
Leather Interior.................................................. 300
Mirrors................................................................... 300
Rear Windows.................................................... 300
Seatbelts.............................................................. 299
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 301
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric............................... 300
Cleaning the Wheels..................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................299
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Switching Driver Alert On or Off.....................
211
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags...........................................45
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................ 44
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................49
Driving Aids.....................................................210
Driving Hints...................................................247
Driving Through Water...............................248
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 84
E
Eco......................................................................221 Eco Mode System Display............................... 221
Principle of Operation....................................... 221
Economical Driving
......................................247
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............446
Emergency Call Limitations.......................53
Emergency Call Requirements..................52
Emission Law
.................................................165
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........166
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 165
End User License Agreement.................448 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 448
Engine Block Heater....................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 151
Engine Coolant Check................................278 Adding Coolant................................................... 279
Coolant Change................................................. 280
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 282
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 280
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 280
Severe Climates................................................. 280
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................278
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline................278
Engine Emission Control............................165
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................276 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 277
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBlue.........276 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L.....................276
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBlue.........................................................337
Engine Specifications - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel...............................338
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................339
Entertainment..............................................390 Playing Music From a USB or Media
Player................................................................. 391
Streaming Music From a Bluetooth Device............................................................... 390
Using the Radio.................................................. 390
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................241 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 243
Hitches................................................................... 242
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft....................................................... 244
Safety Chains...................................................... 242
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 243
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 243
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 242
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 243
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
.................................16
Exterior Mirrors...............................................90 Adjusting the Mirrors.......................................... 90
Folding the Mirrors................................................ 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................278
See: Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline............278
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 330
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................306
Floor Mats......................................................248
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 86
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
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