
The battery is in the engine compartment.
See Under Hood Overview (page 272).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free
battery. It does not require additional
water during service.
If the vehicle battery has a cover, make
sure you correctly install it after cleaning
or replacing the battery.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the
top of the battery clean and dry and the
battery cables tightly fastened to the
battery terminals. If any corrosion is
present on the battery or terminals, remove
the cables from the terminals and clean
with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and
water.
We recommend that you disconnect the
negative battery cable terminal from the
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for
an extended period.
Note: If you only disconnect the negative
battery cable terminal, make sure it is
isolated or placed away from the battery
terminal to avoid unintended connection or
arcing.
To maintain correct operation of the
battery management system, if you add
any electrical devices to your vehicle, do
not connect the ground connection directly
to the negative battery terminal. A
connection at the negative battery terminal
can cause inaccurate measurements of
the battery condition and potential
incorrect system operation.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to your vehicle this may
adversely affect battery performance,
durability and the performance of other
electrical systems on your vehicle.
If you replace the battery make sure it
matches the electrical requirements of
your vehicle. If you disconnect or replace the battery
and your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, it must relearn its adaptive
strategy. Because of this, the transmission
may shift firmly when first driven. This is
normal operation while the transmission
fully updates its operation to optimum
shift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do
the following:
1.
Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for
example lights and radio.
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before
disconnecting the battery.
Note: The engine management system has
a power hold function and remains powered
for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. This is to allow diagnostic and
adaptive tables to be stored. Disconnecting
the battery without waiting can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable terminal.
5. Disconnect the positive battery cable terminal.
6. Remove the battery securing clamp.
7. Remove the battery.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Before reconnecting the battery,
make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note: Make sure the battery cable terminals
are fully tightened.
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When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 mi
(800 km) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor after each oil change. See
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 275).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals,
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
We have recommended maintenance
intervals for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering testing.
We rely upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you. We
recommend against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle. Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and our Workshop
Manual list the recommended additives
and chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or additives
not approved by us as part of your vehicle
’s
normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires, including spare, for wear and proper pressure.
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Canceling the Set Speed...........................185
Capacities and Specifications................323
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 290
Catalytic Converter......................................163 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 164
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 164
Changing a Bulb...........................................287 Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 287
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 287
Replacing High Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs................................................................. 288
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs........288
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly Bulbs................................................................. 288
Replacing the Side Marker Bulbs.................287
Replacing Turn Signal Lamps....................... 287
Changing a Fuse..........................................269
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 269
Fuse Types............................................................ 270
General Information......................................... 269
Changing a Road Wheel............................316 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 316
Tire Change Procedure...................................... 317
Changing the 12V Battery.........................282 Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............283
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.................276
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........286
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
....................................341
Charging a Wireless Device......................144
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 62
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................286
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................21
General Information............................................. 21
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33Right-Hand Side...................................................
33
Cleaning Products
.......................................289
Materials............................................................... 289
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................291
Cleaning the Exterior.................................290 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 290
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............290
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 290
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 290
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 290
Underbody............................................................ 291
Under Hood.......................................................... 291
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................293
Cleaning the Interior...................................292 Mirrors.................................................................... 293
Cleaning the Wheels..................................294
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................292
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................61
Climate Control..............................................121
Auto Mode............................................................. 123
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.............124
Climate Control – Troubleshooting
.......124
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions.......................................................... 124
Closing the Liftgate
.......................................70
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 70
Connected Vehicle
.......................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
- Vehicles With: Modem............................. 337
Connected Vehicle Limitations
...............337
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................339
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem.......337
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........337
Enabling and Disabling the Modem............337
What Is the Modem........................................... 337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.......337
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 277
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Satellite Radio..............................................346
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 347
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............347
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 347
Troubleshooting ................................................. 348
Scheduled Maintenance..........................396
Seatbelt Extensions......................................40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37
Seatbelt Reminder........................................38
Seatbelt Status..................................................... 39
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................38
Conditions of operation..................................... 38
Seats..................................................................133
Security
...............................................................72
Selecting a Drive Mode - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................223
Selecting a Drive Mode - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................224
Settings...........................................................378 911 Assist............................................................... 379
Ambient Lighting............................................... 379
Audio....................................................................... 378
Automatic Updates........................................... 379
Bluetooth.............................................................. 378
Charge Settings.................................................. 379
Clock....................................................................... 378
Display.................................................................... 379
Driver Assist......................................................... 379
FordPass................................................................ 379
General.................................................................. 379
Message Center.................................................. 379
Mobile Apps......................................................... 379
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 379
Navigation ............................................................. 379
Personal Profiles................................................ 379
Phone..................................................................... 378
Seats....................................................................... 379
Sound..................................................................... 378
Valet Mode........................................................... 379
Vehicle.................................................................... 379
Voice Control....................................................... 379
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap................................................................200
Following a Vehicle.......................................... 200Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed.............................................................199
Manually Changing the Set Speed..............199
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed from a Complete Stop............................................... 199
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............122
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........193 Changing the Set Speed.................................. 193
Setting the Temperature
............................122
Setting the Trail Control Speed..............184
Side Airbags
.....................................................46
Sitting in the Correct Position..................133
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 312
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 316
Special Notices
................................................16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 16
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles......................................... 17
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 17
Special Instructions............................................. 16
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............17
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............17
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................402
Exceptions........................................................... 403
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 193
Speed Sign Recognition
.............................216
Principle of Operation....................................... 216
Using Speed Sign Recognition....................... 217
Stability Control............................................182 Principle of Operation....................................... 182
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 148
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................149 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 150
Failure to Start..................................................... 150
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................151
Important Ventilating Information................151
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 151
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 151
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 149
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 149
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