Using Adaptive Cruise Control
................191
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
198
Lane Keeping System ................................
199
Blind Spot Information System ............
204
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
207
Steering ...........................................................
210
Pre-Collision Assist ......................................
211
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
215
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
219
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
219
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
221
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
222
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
222
Essential Towing Checks .........................
224
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
227
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
230
Economical Driving ....................................
230
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
231
Off-Road Driving ..........................................
231
Driving Through Water ..............................
232
Floor Mats ......................................................
233
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
234
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
235
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
235
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
236
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
238
Towing Points ...............................................
238Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.............
240
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
241
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
242
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
243
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
245
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
245
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
245
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
247
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
248
Changing a Fuse .........................................
260
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
262
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
263
Under Hood Overview ..............................
264
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
265
Engine Oil Check .........................................
265
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
267
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
268
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
272
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
272
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
273
Fuel Filter ........................................................
273
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
273
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
274
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
276
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
276
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
276
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
277
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Left-Hand Drive
Pre-fuse box.
A
Engine compartment fuse box.
B
Passenger compartment fuse
box.
C
High current fuse box.
D
Note: The passenger compartment fuse
box is on the right-hand side for right-hand
drive vehicles.
Pre-fuse Box Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box in the
engine compartment attached to the
positive battery post. This box contains
several high current fuses. If replacement
of these high current fuses is required, see
an authorized dealer. Engine Compartment Fuse Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses. WARNING:
To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
The engine compartment fuse box has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads.
When you disconnect and reconnect the
battery, you need to reset some features.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 274).
Lift the release lever at the rear of the cover
to remove it.
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Fuse Amp Rating
Wire Color
Circuit Number
Switch
5A2
Blue with orange
trace
CAC13A
AUX 5
5A2
Yellow with orange
trace
CAC14A
AUX 6
1 M-type fuse.
2 Mini fuse A - Press tabs to release mounting bracket.
B - Auxiliary fuse and relay box.
C - The power lead location.
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Power Exterior Mirrors........................................
86
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
Floor Mats.......................................................233
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 81
Ford Protect....................................................414 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 415
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 414
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................164
Principle of Operation....................................... 164
Front Fog Lamps.............................................81
Front Parking Aid..........................................185 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 186
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................149
Fuel Consumption........................................154
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 154
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 155
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 155
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................150
Fuel Filter.........................................................273
Fuel Quality....................................................149
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 149
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................235
Fuse Box Locations.....................................247
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 247
High Current Fuse Box..................................... 248
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........248
Pre-fuse Box......................................................... 247
Fuses.................................................................247
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................248
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 248
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............257 G
Garage Door Opener
....................................133
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............133
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 160
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
Intelligent Access.................................................. 51
General Maintenance Information........416 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 418
Owner Checks and Services........................... 417
Protecting Your Investment........................... 416
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 416
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 416
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................243
Getting the Services You Need..............240 Away From Home............................................. 240
Glove Compartment...................................139 Glove Box with Lock.......................................... 139
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 174
Hazard Flashers
............................................235
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 277
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 278
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 124
Head Restraints
.............................................124
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 125
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................122
Heated Rear Window..................................122
Heated Seats
.................................................130
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