
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your hands
after handling
. WARNING:
This vehicle may have
more than one battery. Removing the
battery cables from only one battery
does not disconnect your vehicle
electrical system. Make sure you
disconnect the battery cables from all
batteries when disconnecting power.
Failure to do so may cause serious
personal injury or property damage. WARNING:
For vehicles with
Auto-Start-Stop the battery requirement
is different. You must replace the battery
with one of exactly the same
specification.
The battery is in the engine compartment.
See
Under Hood Overview (page 220).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free
battery. It does not require additional
water during service.
If the vehicle battery has a cover and vent
hose, 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.
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.
Battery Management System
(If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some electrical systems to
protect the battery.
Systems included are:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
displays to alert you that battery
protection actions are active. These
messages are only for notification that an
action is taking place, and not intended to
indicate an electrical problem or that the
battery requires replacement.
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2. Remove dirt and brake dust with a
sponge.
3. Remove tar and grease with a bug and
tar remover. We recommend that you
use Ford approved bug and tar remover
if available.
4. Thoroughly rinse the wheels with water
after cleaning.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels
with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for
a few minutes before doing so. This
reduces the risk of corrosion of the brake
discs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damage
wheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,
harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel
cleaners or abrasive materials could
damage wheel rims and covers.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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.
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U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear 1½ times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C WARNING:
The traction
grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C could have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING:
The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire ’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 151
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 152
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................233 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 233
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
3.0L..................................................................... 224
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L..................................................................... 225
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................144
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Alarm System........................................................ 63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Object Detection.................................................. 64
Police Perimeter Alert Settings...................... 64
Police Perimeter Alert System........................ 63
Switching the Police Perimeter Alert On and Off................................................................ 63
System Configuration........................................ 64
System Error.......................................................... 64
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 63
Appendices....................................................369
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82Audio Control..................................................65
Auxiliary Steering Wheel Controls.................66
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 65
Audio System
................................................303
General Information......................................... 303
Audio Unit
......................................................303
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 303
Accessing the System Settings................... 304
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 304
Changing Radio Stations............................... 304
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 304
Returning to the Previous Screen...............304
Scrolling Through the Menu Options........305
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 305
Selecting Media................................................. 304
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 305
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........305
Switching the Display On and Off..............305
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 305
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 305
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 70
Automatic Climate Control.......................101 Directing the Airflow........................................... 101
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 101
Setting the Temperature.................................. 101
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................101
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 103
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 102
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 102
Automatic Transmission
............................142
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow................................................................... 142
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 142
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................230
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Changing a Road Wheel...........................268
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 269
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 270
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................231
Battery Management System....................... 232
Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............233
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L................................................................224
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L.................................................................225
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........235
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades
...........236
Checking the Wiper Blades......................235
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Products
.......................................238
Materials............................................................... 238
Cleaning the Engine...................................240
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................239
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 239
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............239
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 239
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 239
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 239
Underbody........................................................... 240
Under Hood......................................................... 240
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................242
Cleaning the Interior....................................241 Mirrors..................................................................... 241
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................241
Climate Control..............................................101
Cold Weather Precautions
........................192
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............198 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................... 198
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 226Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........47
Airbags and Police Equipment....................... 48
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................170 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached........................................................ 173
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................. 173
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages........................................................... 173
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 172
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............172
Switching the System On and Off................173
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................... 171
Cruise Control
.................................................66
Cruise Control Indicators...........................166
Customer Assistance
..................................201
Customer Information................................337
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........337
D
Data Privacy
......................................................13
Services That Third Parties Provide...............13
Services That We Provide.................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps...............................................................71
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..............71
Decommissioning Requirements
..........336
Dark Car................................................................. 336
Integrated Computer Screen........................ 336
OBD-II Split Connector.................................... 336
Police Engine Idle.............................................. 336
Police Perimeter Alert...................................... 336
Pre-Collision Assist Disable........................... 336
Rear Camera On Demand.............................. 336
Vehicle Sealing of Aftermarket Equipment ....................................................... 336
Decommissioning the Vehicle
................336
Direction Indicators.........................................71
Doors and Locks.............................................58
Drive Mode Control......................................178 Drive Modes.......................................................... 178
Drive Modes
....................................................178
Deep Snow/Sand............................................... 178
Normal.................................................................... 179
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42
Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........46
Driving Aids......................................................167
Driving Hints....................................................191
Driving Through Water................................192
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.....71
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).................. 71
E
Economical Driving
.......................................191
Electric Parking Brake.................................152
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............152
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake................................................... 153
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 153
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 154
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............369
Emergency Call System Data.....................16
Emission Law..................................................137
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........138
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 137
End User License Agreement..................372 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 372
Engine Block Heater......................................121 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 122
Engine Coolant Check
...............................226
Adding Coolant................................................... 226
Coolant Change................................................. 228
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 229
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 228
Recycled Coolant............................................... 227
Severe Climates................................................. 228
Engine Emission Control
............................137 Engine Oil Check
..........................................222
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L
..........................222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L..........................222
Engine Specifications - 3.0L....................275 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 275
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................276
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 276
Engine Specifications - 3.3L
.....................275
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 276
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 152
Essential Towing Checks
...........................188
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 189
Hitches................................................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 188
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 188
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 189
Event Data.........................................................14
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Blind Spot Information System...................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 75
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 268
Floor Mats
.......................................................193
Ford Credit...........................................................9
US Only....................................................................... 9
Ford Protect
...................................................324
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 325
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 324
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
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Front Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......235
Fuel and Refueling.......................................126
Fuel Consumption........................................135
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 135
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................128
Fuel Filter
........................................................235
Fuel Quality - E85........................................126
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 126
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 127
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................128
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 128
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Fuses................................................................208
Fuse Specification Chart..........................208 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........213
G
Gauges...............................................................78 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............79
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 78
Information Display............................................. 78
Speedometer......................................................... 78
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 142
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
General Maintenance Information........326 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 328
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 327
Protecting Your Investment........................... 326
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 326
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 326
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
H
Hazard Flashers............................................195 Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 233
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 107
Head Restraints
.............................................107
Adjusting the Head Restraints...................... 108
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint ........................................................................\
...... 109
Second Row Outermost Seat Head Restraints......................................................... 109
Tilting Head Restraints ................................... 108
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................105
Heated Rear Window..................................105
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
High Voltage Battery....................................141 General Information - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)................................................... 141
Hill Start Assist..............................................154 Switching the System On and Off...............154
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 154
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................103
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 104
General Hints....................................................... 103
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 104
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 104
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........104
Recommended Settings for Heating..........104
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................152
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Horn....................................................................66
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
................................................114
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions......................................................125
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................123 Battery..................................................................... 123
Braking.................................................................... 124
Driving...................................................................... 123
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy...............124
Starting................................................................... 123
Stopping................................................................. 123
Transmission Operation................................... 123
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Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings........................................................115
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................115
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations....................................................114
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions...................................................114
Rear Occupant Alert System....................114
Rear Parking Aid............................................159
Object Distance Indicator................................. 161
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........104 Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents.................................................................. 104
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents.................................................................. 104
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........104
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed................................................................. 105
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 105
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 105
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 105
Rear Seats
........................................................112
Adjusting the Seat Backrest............................ 112
Folding the Seat Backrest Flat........................ 112
Rear View Camera
........................................161
Camera Guide Lines.......................................... 163
Manual Zoom...................................................... 164
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 163
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 164
Rear Camera On Demand............................... 164
Using the Rear View Camera System.........162
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 161
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........67 Rear Camera Washer......................................... 68
Rear Window Washer......................................... 68
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 68
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......236
Recommended Towing Weights
............186
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................130
Refueling System Overview........................... 130
Refueling System Warning.............................. 132Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................
131
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................133
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 135
System Warnings................................................ 134
Remote Control..............................................55 Changing the Remote Control Battery........56
Opening the Liftgate With the Liftgate
Button ................................................................. 57
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 57
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............242
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs.................................................... 10
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 10
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 10
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................57
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................106
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Resuming the Set Speed..........................166
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 192
Running Out of Fuel.....................................128 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 129
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 129
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions.......................................126
Scheduled Maintenance...........................326
Seatbelt Extensions......................................39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................36
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