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4. Measure the height to the top of your
vehicle's front wheel opening on the
fender a second time. This is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the
height of your vehicle's front wheel
opening on the fender is approximately
half the way down from H2, toward H1.
6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly
nose down toward your vehicle. If not,
adjust the ball height accordingly and
repeat steps 2-6.
When the trailer is level or slightly nose
down toward the vehicle:
• Lock the bar tension adjuster in place.
• Check that the trailer tongue securely
attaches and locks onto the hitch.
• Install safety chains, lighting, and trailer
brake controls as required by law or the
trailer manufacturer.
Safety Chains
Note: Do not attach safety chains to the
bumper. Always connect the safety chains
to the frame or hook retainers of your trailer
hitch.
Install trailer safety chains to the trailer
hitch as recommended by the
manufacturer. Cross the chains under the
trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning tight corners. Do not allow the
chains to drag on the ground. If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch,
make sure the latch fully closes.
Trailer Brakes
WARNING: Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1,500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.
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When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
slopes.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed when towing may reduce
this tendency.
• If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic
gear lubricant if the axle is not already
filled with it. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 392). •
Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a slope. However, if
you must park on a slope:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temporary or conventional spare tire. A
temporary spare tire is different in size,
tread-type, or is from a different
manufacturer than the road tires on your
vehicle. Consult information on the tire
label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using these tires.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.
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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.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt 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 you disconnect the battery
cables.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
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360 Degree Camera...................................243
Advanced Camera Views................................ 243
Camera Views..................................................... 243
Front Camera...................................................... 244
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 244
Side Camera........................................................ 244
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 210
9
911 Assist...........................................................58
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 146
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 219
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 219
Accessories...................................................480
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............247
Active Park Assist........................................233
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 234
Adjustable Pedals
..........................................95
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................347
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 348
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 347
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................95
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column.............................................................91
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column.............................................................91
End of Travel Position......................................... 92Memory Feature...................................................
92
Airbag Disposal...............................................57
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 146
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............339
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 87
Ambient Lighting..........................................102 Adjusting the Brightness................................. 102
Switching Ambient Lighting Off................... 102
Switching Ambient Lighting On.................... 102
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................87 Arming the Alarm................................................ 88
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 88
Using the System................................................. 87
Appendices....................................................528
Apps.................................................................462 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 464
Using Apps on an Android Device...............463
Using Apps on an iOS Device....................... 463
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 463
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators
............118
Direction Indicator Tone.................................... 118
Headlamps On Warning Tone........................ 118
Key in Ignition Warning Tone........................... 118
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 118
Parking Brake On Warning Tone.................... 118
Audio Control
...................................................92
You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 92
Audio System
...............................................408
General Information........................................ 408
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display............................................................411
Accessing the Sound Settings........................ 411
Adjusting the Volume......................................... 411
Changing Radio Stations................................. 412
Muting the Audio................................................ 412
Playing or Pausing Media................................. 412
Setting the Memory Presets........................... 412
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........412
Switching the Display On and Off................412
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 412
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake............................ 220
Essential Towing Checks..........................299 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 304
Hitches.................................................................. 300
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 305
Safety Chains....................................................... 301
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 301
Trailer Hitch Cover............................................. 299
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 304
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7 –Pin
Connector)...................................................... 299
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 305
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors..............................................106
360-Degree Camera......................................... 107
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 107
Auto-Folding Mirrors......................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 107
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 106
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 107
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 107
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 106
Puddle Lamps ..................................................... 107
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................... 107
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 43
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 42
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................41
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
Floor Mats.......................................................310
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps...................................... 100
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 95
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect
...................................................481
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 482Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)................................................................... 481
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................210
Front Fog Lamps..........................................100
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 101
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off....................................................................... 100
Front Parking Aid.........................................230 Object Distance Indicator................................ 231
Front Passenger Sensing System............52
Fuel and Refueling.......................................192
Fuel Consumption
........................................197
Advertised Capacity........................................... 197
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 198
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................193
Fuel Filter........................................................349
Fuel Quality.....................................................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff....................................................313
Fuse Box Locations.....................................325 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 325
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............325
Fuses................................................................325
Fuse Specification Chart...........................325 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 325
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............331
G
Garage Door Opener....................................174
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............174
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen..............................................................111
4 Inch Display......................................................... 111
Configurable Gauge............................................ 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............112
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 112
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 112
Gauges - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen.............................................................113
8 Inch Display........................................................ 113
Configurable Gauge............................................ 114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............114
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 114
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Fuel Gauge.............................................................
114
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 203
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access................................................ 60
General Maintenance Information.......483
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 485
Owner Checks and Services......................... 484
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 483
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................321
Getting the Services You Need................318 Away From Home............................................... 318
Global Opening.............................................105 Remote Control Front Windows.................. 106
H
Hazard Flashers.............................................313
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 347
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................99
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp......................... 350
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 157
Head Restraints.............................................157 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 158
Front Seat Manual Head Restraints............158
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................155
Heated Rear Window..................................154
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................93
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 146
Hill Descent Control
....................................227
Principle of Operation....................................... 227
Hill Start Assist..............................................221 Switching the System On and Off...............222
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 222
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
...............................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................. 151General Hints.......................................................
150
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 151
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling............151
Recommended Settings for Heating...........151
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control............................................................151
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 152
General Hints......................................................... 151
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 152
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........152
Recommended Settings for Heating...........152
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 152
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................219
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........335
Horn
....................................................................94
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
................................................172
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................183
In California (U.S. Only).............................319
Information Display Control.......................93
Information Displays
....................................119
General Information - Vehicles With: 4 Inch
Information and Entertainment Display
Screen................................................................. 119
General Information - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen................................................................ 123
Information Messages
................................129
Active Park............................................................ 129
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 130
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag....................................................................... 131
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 131
Battery and Charging System........................ 132
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
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Vehicle Care...................................................353
General Information......................................... 353
Vehicle Identification Number................392
Vehicle Storage............................................358 Body........................................................................\
359
Brakes.................................................................... 359
Cooling system................................................... 359
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............359
Engine.................................................................... 359
Fuel system.......................................................... 359
General.................................................................. 358
Miscellaneous..................................................... 359
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................360
Tires........................................................................\
359
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................407
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 146
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............392
Voice Control
...................................................93
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................115 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................115
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 115
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp................................................................... 115
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 115
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 115
Battery..................................................................... 115
Blind Spot Information System Indicator............................................................. 115
Brake System Warning Lamp......................... 116
Cruise Control Indicator.................................... 116
Direction Indicator............................................... 116
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................. 116
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 116
Electronic Limited Slip Differential...............116
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp................................................................... 116
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 116
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 116
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 117
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 117Hill Descent............................................................
117
Hood Ajar................................................................ 117
Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp............................. 117
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 117
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 117
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 117
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........117
Service Engine Soon........................................... 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 118
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 118
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 118
Washer Fluid Check
....................................348
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 354
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 96
Waxing.............................................................355
What Is 911 Assist
...........................................58
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................103
What Is Cruise Control
...............................246
Requirements..................................................... 246
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
.......................156
What Is the Power Outlet..........................178
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
............................................................172
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
..........................................................180
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
Wheels and Tires
..........................................361
General Information.......................................... 361
Technical Specifications................................ 388
Windows and Mirrors..................................105
Windshield Washers
......................................97
Front Camera Washer......................................... 97
Windshield Wipers
........................................96
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 96
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................349
Wipers and Washers....................................96
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
.................................................180
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................180
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