8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp beam
bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m) long
horizontal reference line on the wall or
screen at this height.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line
of the headlamp beam bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
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5. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver or socket wrench, to turn
the adjuster clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the vertical
aim of the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41.0°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident.
Note: The front and rear washer systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 279).
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement
is not needed. CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE FRONT WIPER
BLADES
You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
Replace the wiper blades at least annually
for optimum performance.
1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm.
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5. Gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle.
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Rear direction indicator.
A
Reverse lamp.
B
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable items. See
an authorized dealer if they fail.
The following lamps are LED:
• Headlamp low beam.
• Headlamp high beam.
• Front direction indicator.
• Side direction indicator.
• Daytime running lamps.
• Front fog lamps (if equipped).
• Brake and rear lamp.
• Rear side marker lamp. •
Rear fog lamps (if equipped).
• Front side marker lamps.
• Front signature lamps.
• Central high mounted brake lamp.
License Plate Lamp 1. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully remove the
lamp.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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B
A
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M14P19-A
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-
trate with Bitterant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer
Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-
craft®(Canada)
ZC-32-B2(U.S.)
CXC-37-A/B/D/F(Canada)
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking
for North America to make sure they have
the proper lamp performance, light
brightness, light pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the
lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly
warranty and will provide quality bulb
illumination time.
Exterior Lamps Power (Watt)
Specification
Lamp
LED.
LED.
Front park lamps.
LED.
LED.
Front side marker lamp.
LED.
LED.
Front warning lamp.
LED.
LED.
Front direction indicator.
LED.
LED.
Daytime running lamps.
LED.
LED.
Headlamp low beam.
LED.
LED.
Headlamp high beam.
LED.
LED.
Front auxiliary warning lamp.
LED.
LED.
Exterior mirror warning lamp.
LED.
LED.
Rear side marker lamp.
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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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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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Ignition Switch................................................118
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
Information Display Control......................66
Information Displays....................................84
General Information........................................... 84
Information Messages
..................................87
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control...........88
Alarm........................................................................\
88
AWD........................................................................\
... 87
Battery and Charging System......................... 89
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 89
Doors and Locks................................................... 90
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 91
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 92
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 92
Maintenance.......................................................... 93
Park Aid.................................................................... 94
Park Brake............................................................... 95
Police Engine Idle feature................................. 96
Power Steering..................................................... 96
Pre-Collision Assist.............................................. 97
Seats........................................................................\
. 97
Starting System.................................................... 97
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 98
Trailer........................................................................\
98
Transmission......................................................... 99
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster.........................................78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Air Quality........................................106
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Dome Task Lamp.................................................. 72
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 72
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 72
Interior Mirror....................................................76 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 77
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 76
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................196
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 196
Jump Starting....................................................... 197
Locating the Jump Starting Connection Points................................................................. 196
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 196
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 197
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................55
L
Liftgate................................................................61
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Flashing High Beam Headlamps.................... 70
Lighting Control Selections.............................. 69
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 70
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
................................................180
Load Limit.......................................................180
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 184
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 180
Locking and Unlocking
.................................58
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Hidden Rear Door Locks.................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Independent Liftgate Unlocking Feature................................................................ 59
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 58
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........58
Power Door Locks................................................ 58
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 268
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