We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding
knee airbags and rear inflatable safety
belts [if equipped]) or activates the fuel
pump shut-off, your SYNC-equipped
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth-enabled phone.
See Supplementary Restraints System
(page 51). Important information about
airbag deployment is in this chapter.
See
Roadside Emergencies (page 257).
Important information about the fuel pump
shut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On or Off
Press the Settings button then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Select the desired option, on
or off.
911 Assist
To make sure that 911 Assist works
properly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.
• You must pair and connect a Bluetooth
enabled and compatible cell phone to
SYNC.
• A connected Bluetooth enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time
of the incident.
• A connected Bluetooth enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number. In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off (the triggers for 911
Assist). If a connected cell phone sustains
damage or loses its connection to SYNC
during a crash, SYNC searches for and tries
to connect to a previously paired cell
phone; SYNC then attempts to call the
emergency services.
Before making the call:
•
SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel".
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle are
able to talk with the operator. Be prepared
to provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
• Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.
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911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or
updates to 911 Assist may also be capable
of electronically or verbally disclosing to
911 operators your vehicle location or other
details about your vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not switch the feature on.
SYNC Mobile Apps
The system enables voice and steering
wheel control of SYNC AppLink enabled
smartphone apps. When an app is running
through AppLink, you can control main
features of the app through voice
commands and steering wheel controls.
Note:
You must pair and connect your
smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note: Android users need to connect the
phone to SYNC using Bluetooth. Note:
For information on available apps,
supported smartphone devices and
troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford
website
Note: Availability of SYNC AppLink enabled
Apps will vary by region.
Note: Make sure you have an active account
for the app that you have downloaded.
Some apps work automatically with no
setup. Other apps want you to configure
your personal settings and personalize your
experience by creating stations or favorites.
We recommend you do this at home or
outside of your vehicle.
To Access Using the SYNC Menu
Press the Mobile Apps button to access
the menu on-screen. Then select: Action and Description
Menu
Item
Scroll through the list of
available applications and
select a particular app.
Find
Mobile
Apps
Note: If you cannot find a compatible SYNC
AppLink app, make sure the required app is
running on the mobile device.
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
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Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime...............................................................47
Conditions of operation..................................... 48
Seats.................................................................128
Security.............................................................90
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - 2.0L EcoBlue
...............................................164
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines.................... 164
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........164
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Container...................................................... 166
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Fuel Station Pump..................................... 165
Selective Catalytic Reductant System Warning Lamp................................................. 167
Settings...........................................................443 911 Assist............................................................... 444
Ambient Lighting............................................... 444
Audio...................................................................... 443
Automatic Updates.......................................... 444
Bluetooth.............................................................. 443
Charge Settings................................................. 444
Clock....................................................................... 443
Display................................................................... 444
Driver Assist......................................................... 444
FordPass............................................................... 444
General.................................................................. 444
Message Center................................................. 444
Mobile Apps........................................................ 444
Multi Contour Seats......................................... 444
Navigation............................................................ 444
Personal Profiles............................................... 444
Phone..................................................................... 443
Seats...................................................................... 444
Sound..................................................................... 443
Valet Mode........................................................... 444
Vehicle................................................................... 444
Voice Control...................................................... 444
Side Airbags
.....................................................58
Side Sensing System..................................196
Object Distance Indicator................................ 197
Sitting in the Correct Position..................128
Sliding Door Precautions.............................81
Sliding Door
.......................................................81
Closing the Sliding Door..................................... 81
Opening the Sliding Door................................... 81
Sliding Door – Troubleshooting..................... 86Sliding Door – Troubleshooting...............86
Sliding Door – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................... 87
Sliding Door – Information Messages.........86
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 343
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 349
Special Notices
................................................16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 16
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................467
Exceptions........................................................... 469
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 206
Speed Limiter
.................................................214
Principle of Operation....................................... 214
Using Speed Limiter.......................................... 214
Stability Control
............................................189
Principle of Operation...................................... 189
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 143
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................145 Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 146
Failure to Start..................................................... 145
Glow Plug Indicator........................................... 146
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............146
Important Ventilating Information..............146
Starting the Engine............................................ 145
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 146
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 146
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................143 Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 145
Failure to Start..................................................... 144
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................144
Important Ventilating Information...............145
Starting the Engine............................................ 144
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 144
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 144
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........143 General Information.......................................... 143
Steering...........................................................228 Adaptive Learning............................................. 229
Electric Power Steering................................... 228
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