Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............305
In California (U.S. Only) ..............................
306
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
307
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ..........................................
308
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
309
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
311
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ......
312
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
312
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ............................
314
Changing a Fuse .........................................
325
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
327
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
327
Under Hood Overview ...............................
329
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
330Engine Oil Check
........................................
330
Oil Change Indicator Reset ........................
331
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
332
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
333
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ......
338
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
338
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
339
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
340
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
342
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
343
Fuel Filter .......................................................
344
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
344
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
344
Removing a Headlamp ..............................
345
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
345
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
346
Cleaning Products .......................................
346
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
347
Waxing ...........................................................
348
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
349Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
......................................................................
349
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
350
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
350
Cleaning Leather Seats ..............................
351
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
352
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
352
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
352
Body Styling Kits ..........................................
354
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
355
Tire Care ........................................................
357
Using Snow Chains .....................................
370
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .............
371
Changing a Road Wheel ............................
376
Technical Specifications ............................
383
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L .....................
385
Engine Specifications - 2.3L .....................
386
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L ................................
387
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Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
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3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.
5. Reinstall the battery cover and the key blade. Car Finder Press the button twice within three
seconds. A tone sounds and the
direction indicators flash. We
recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to
turn it off.
Remote Start WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes,
do not use remote start if your vehicle is
parked indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
remote control.
This feature allows you to start your vehicle
from the outside. The remote control has an
extended operating range.
You can configure your automatic climate
control to operate when you remote start
your vehicle.
See Climate Control (page
152).
Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if any
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
• You switch the feature off.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The service engine soon light is on.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with
a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of
scalding and slowly remove the cap.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool. WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators
alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious. Some lamps illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure
they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective
system warning lamp for further information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system indicator
light changes color to indicate
what mode the system is in.
See
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators (page
253).
On (white light): Illuminates when you switch
on the adaptive cruise control system. Turns
off when the speed control system is turned
off. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when you
engage the adaptive cruise control system.
Turns off when you disengage the speed
control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a system
error. You continue to have the
normal braking (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp also illuminates.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Automatic High Beam Control (If Equipped) Illuminates when this feature is on.
See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 107).
Auto Hold Active Illuminates when the system holds
your vehicle stationary.
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Auto Hold Unavailable
Illuminates when the system is on,
but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped) Illuminates to inform you when the
engine shuts down or in
conjunction with a message.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a system error. Switch off
all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with a
message.
See Blind Spot
Information System (page 266). Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle with
the warning lamp on is dangerous. A
significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard flasher. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a burned
out bulb. See Changing a Bulb (page 345).
Distance Alert Flashes when your vehicle is
rapidly approaching another
vehicle or a pedestrian within your
driving path. See Pre-Collision Assist (page
273
).
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Door Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake
Note: Indicators vary depending on region. Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a system
error. See Electric Parking Brake
(page 215).
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature Illuminates when your vehicle
coolant temperature is high. Stop
your vehicle as soon as possible,
switch off the engine and let it cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 333). Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch the engine off. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 330).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds to
remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
See
Seatbelt Reminder (page 44).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
(If Equipped) Illuminates and a tone sounds to
signal the rear seatbelts are not
fastened.Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
there is a system error. Have your system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It flashes
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
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Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level is
low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as possible. Low Tire Pressure Warning Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the lamp remains on with
the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as soon as
possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Rear Fog Lamps Indicator (If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
rear fog lamps on.
Service Engine Soon It illuminates when you switch the
ignition on prior to engine start to
check the bulb and to indicate
whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
system errors are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See
Catalytic Converter (page 200).
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a system error. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected an error in
the vehicle emission control system.
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If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop. Failure
to respond to the warning lamp may cause
component damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control
It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated or
does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a system
error. During a system error the system
switches off. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer immediately. See
Using Stability Control (page 226).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or when
you switch the ignition off.
See Using
Stability Control (page 226). Stop Safely Now Illuminates if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or failure
that will cause your vehicle to
shutdown or enter into a limited operating
mode. You may also see a message.
Tow Haul Indicator
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the system
switches on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn will sound twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
your vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle
is still on. Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on and open the driver door
with the vehicle off.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you have released
the parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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